Winery Gioia Al NegroSileno Basilicata
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Primitivo and the Merlot.
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 Sileno Basilicata from the Winery Gioia Al Negro
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sileno Basilicata of Winery Gioia Al Negro in the region of Basilicata is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Sileno Basilicata
Pairings that work perfectly with Sileno Basilicata
Original food and wine pairings with Sileno Basilicata
The Sileno Basilicata of Winery Gioia Al Negro matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of hungarian goulash, pasta with basil or rolled lamb shoulder with herbs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gioia Al Negro's Sileno Basilicata.
Discover the grape variety: Primitivo
From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sileno Basilicata from Winery Gioia Al Negro are 0
Informations about the Winery Gioia Al Negro
The Winery Gioia Al Negro is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 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: Roast (taste of)
Characteristic taste of wines made from grapes affected by botrytis cinerea.
