Winery Villa da FilicajaBolgheri
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, 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, veal or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Bolgheri from the Winery Villa da Filicaja
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bolgheri of Winery Villa da Filicaja in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Bolgheri
Pairings that work perfectly with Bolgheri
Original food and wine pairings with Bolgheri
The Bolgheri of Winery Villa da Filicaja matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of spaghetti squash bolognese style, capellini with prosciutto or doner kebab.
Details and technical informations about Winery Villa da Filicaja's Bolgheri.
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 Bolgheri from Winery Villa da Filicaja are 2016, 2018, 2017
Informations about the Winery Villa da Filicaja
The Winery Villa da Filicaja is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Bolgheri to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bolgheri
DOC of the Tuscan Maremma, historic cradle of the "Super Tuscans" (legendary Sassicaia). Signature Bordeaux blend: dominant Cabernet Sauvignon with hallmark notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, Mediterranean herbs, eucalyptus and a spice touch, firm tannins and noble structure. Round Merlot brings plum and velvet, Cabernet Franc the pepper, Petit Verdot the depth. Qualitative Syrah.
The wine region of Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: Saignée (rosé de)
Rosé wine made from a vat of black grapes after a short maceration period.
