Winery Cantina BergamascaValcalepio Riserva
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Valcalepio Riserva from the Winery Cantina Bergamasca
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Valcalepio Riserva of Winery Cantina Bergamasca in the region of Lombardia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Valcalepio Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Valcalepio Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Valcalepio Riserva
The Valcalepio Riserva of Winery Cantina Bergamasca matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef with cider, tagliatelle with fresh salmon or mouse of lamb with thyme.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cantina Bergamasca's Valcalepio Riserva.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Valcalepio Riserva from Winery Cantina Bergamasca are 2011, 2014, 2015, 2008 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Cantina Bergamasca
The Winery Cantina Bergamasca is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Valcalepio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valcalepio
Lombard DOC in the provinces of Bergamo and Brescia (since 1976). Bordeaux-style blend signatures in red: Merlot (40-90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10-60%) with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, cedar, tobacco and a herbal touch, firm tannins, min. 1 year ageing (3 years in Riserva). Fresh white Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco with Pinot Grigio (citrus, apple, white flowers).
The wine region of Lombardia
Three poles. Franciacorta DOCG, Italy's answer to Champagne: elegant brioche traditional-method sparklers (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc), fine bubble and mineral profile. Alpine Valtellina: Nebbiolo (alias Chiavennasca) with fine tannins and red fruits, powerful Sforzato passito. Oltrepò Pavese: fresh Pinot Noir and fruity-sparkling Bonarda.
The word of the wine: Dish
Wine lacking tone and relief in the mouth.
