Domaine du CapitatCuvee des Fontanilles
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 beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Cuvee des Fontanilles from the Domaine du Capitat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvee des Fontanilles of Domaine du Capitat in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvee des Fontanilles
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvee des Fontanilles
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvee des Fontanilles
The Cuvee des Fontanilles of Domaine du Capitat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef with dark beer, pasta with avocado or caramelized lamb mice.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Capitat's Cuvee des Fontanilles.
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.
Informations about the Domaine du Capitat
The Domaine du Capitat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Fitou to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fitou
Languedoc's 1st red AOC (1948), realm of Carignan on 2 separated entities (maritime Leucate lagoon, mountainous Mont Tauch). Signature powerful structured reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry, garrigue, liquorice, pepper and schistous mineral touch, firm tannins and warm mouth — sunny ageing wines (5-15 years). Grenache brings finesse and fruit, Syrah spice, Mourvèdre depth. Schist and limestone soils over ~2,500 ha.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Over-ripeness
Characteristic of grapes harvested late, rich in sugar, which give wines often mellow and marked by candied aromas.
