Winery CafaggioBasilica del Pruneto Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Basilica del Pruneto Merlot from the Winery Cafaggio
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In the mouth the Basilica del Pruneto Merlot of Winery Cafaggio in the region of Basilicata is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Basilica del Pruneto Merlot of Winery Cafaggio in the region of Basilicata often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Basilica del Pruneto Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Basilica del Pruneto Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Basilica del Pruneto Merlot
The Basilica del Pruneto Merlot of Winery Cafaggio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef colombo bourguignon style, pasta with peas and bacon or milanese cutlets like in italy.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cafaggio's Basilica del Pruneto Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Basilica del Pruneto Merlot from Winery Cafaggio are 2010, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Cafaggio
The Winery Cafaggio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Basilicata to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Basilicata
Austere region of southern Italy between Campania and Apulia, kingdom of volcanic Aglianico. Aglianico del Vulture signature DOCG on volcanic soils (~1,500 ha at 700 m): powerful, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, leather, liquorice and a smoky mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing — compared to Nebbiolo and Barolo. Also sun-drenched Primitivo, round Montepulciano. Fresh Greco and Fiano whites.
The word of the wine: Musty (taste of)
A disgusting taste due to a defect in the grapes or, more commonly, a defect in the barrel.
