Winery Cafaggio - Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery CafaggioBasilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Cafaggio is a red wine from the region of Basilicate.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Cafaggio

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Cafaggio in the region of Basilicate is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, chocolate

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

cinnamon

On the nose the Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Cafaggio in the region of Basilicate often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, plum or leather.

Food and wine pairings with Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva

Pairings that work perfectly with Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva

Original food and wine pairings with Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva

The Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Cafaggio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef colombo bourguignon style, veal saltimbocca or chicken noodles.

Details and technical informations about Winery Cafaggio's Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva.

Winemaker
Stefano Girelli
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Basilicate wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Basilicate wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Basilicate wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Basilicate wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Basilicate wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Cafaggio are 2014, 2013, 2010, 2012 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Cafaggio

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Basilicate
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The Winery Cafaggio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Basilicate to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Basilicate
In the top 8500 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Basilicate wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 40000 wines of the world

The wine region of Basilicate

Basilicata, in Southern Italy, is a region whose name rarely appears in wine circles. It is best known for its red wines made from the Aglianico grape, and in particular for the Aglianico del Vulture appellation. It has only four DOCs, which collectively cover only two of every 100 bottles produced here. The remaining 98% is sold under IGT or, more likely, Vino da Tavola.

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