Winery Cantine AlianiLeone XIII
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Leone XIII from the Winery Cantine Aliani
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Leone XIII of Winery Cantine Aliani in the region of Umbria is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Leone XIII
Pairings that work perfectly with Leone XIII
Original food and wine pairings with Leone XIII
The Leone XIII of Winery Cantine Aliani matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, pasta with goat cheese, thyme and bacon or calf sweetbread with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cantine Aliani's Leone XIII.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Leone XIII from Winery Cantine Aliani are 2007, 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery Cantine Aliani
The Winery Cantine Aliani is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Umbria to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Umbria
"Green heart" of Italy, cradle of Sagrantino: exceptional tannic red in Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, dense and concentrated with notes of blackberry, candied plum, liquorice, spice and leather, powerful tannins and long ageing. Suppler Sangiovese in blends, Cabernet and Merlot in Torgiano DOCG. Orvieto whites based on Grechetto and Trebbiano, full and almondy, from dry to sweet Muffato. ~13,000 ha between Tuscany and Lazio.
The word of the wine: Cupbearer
Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.
