Winery CafaggioBasilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva
Red wine
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 Basilicata is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Cafaggio in the region of Basilicata 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 mexican beef tacos, veal saltimbocca or broccoli gratin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cafaggio's Basilicia San Martino Chianti Classico Riserva.
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
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 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
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.
The word of the wine: Second fermentation
In the making of champagne, fermentation of the base wine to which is added the liqueur de tirage and which takes place in the bottle. This second fermentation produces the carbon dioxide, and therefore the bubbles that make up the effervescence of the wine.
