Winery Casa ContiniBiferno Riserva
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Biferno Riserva from the Winery Casa Contini
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Biferno Riserva of Winery Casa Contini in the region of Molise is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Biferno Riserva of Winery Casa Contini in the region of Molise 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 Biferno Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Biferno Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Biferno Riserva
The Biferno Riserva of Winery Casa Contini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, pasta with boursin or douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew).
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
Powerful, tannic reds with deep colour and tight structure, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, coffee and balsamic-volcanic mineral notes. High acidity and very fine ageing potential, often compared to nebbiolo. Star of Taurasi DOCG in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture DOCG in Basilicata (vines planted on volcanic soils). Late-ripening southern Italian variety of probable ancient Greek origin.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Biferno Riserva from Winery Casa Contini are 2011, 2009, 0, 2012 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Casa Contini
The Winery Casa Contini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Biferno to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Biferno
Molise DOC on the high plateaus descending towards the Adriatic along the Biferno river. Montepulciano is the signature red (70–80%) blended with Aglianico (10–20%): deep ruby and velvety with ripe red and black fruits, leather, liquorice and a hint of spice, firm tannins and a generous body. Powerful and complex Riserva (3 years ageing). Trebbiano Toscano (65–70%) as the signature white blended with fresh Bombino Bianco, with citrus, flowers and an almond hint.
The wine region of Molise
Second smallest region of Italy between Abruzzo and Apulia on the Adriatic. Signature Tintilia as red king (native saved in the 1990s): dense and deep with notes of black mulberry, candied cherry, plum, garrigue, leather and spices, firm tannins and fleshy palate — the rediscovered pride of Molise. Supple Montepulciano (cherry, plum, liquorice), firm and structured Aglianico. Lively Trebbiano whites (citrus, flowers).
The word of the wine: Severe
Said of a red wine that is generally young, very marked by tannins and astringent. See austere.
