Winery La RocchettaValcalepio Rosso Riserva
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Valcalepio Rosso Riserva from the Winery La Rocchetta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Valcalepio Rosso Riserva of Winery La Rocchetta in the region of Lombardia is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Valcalepio Rosso Riserva of Winery La Rocchetta in the region of Lombardia often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Valcalepio Rosso Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Valcalepio Rosso Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Valcalepio Rosso Riserva
The Valcalepio Rosso Riserva of Winery La Rocchetta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of fillet of beef with morels, macaroni and cheese or lamb collar with mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Rocchetta's Valcalepio Rosso Riserva.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Valcalepio Rosso Riserva from Winery La Rocchetta are 2016, 2009, 2005, 2008 and 2006.
Informations about the Winery La Rocchetta
The Winery La Rocchetta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Valcalepio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valcalepio
Lombard DOC in the provinces of Bergamo and Brescia (since 1976). Bordeaux-style blend signatures in red: Merlot (40-90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10-60%) with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, cedar, tobacco and a herbal touch, firm tannins, min. 1 year ageing (3 years in Riserva). Fresh white Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco with Pinot Grigio (citrus, apple, white flowers).
The wine region of Lombardia
Three poles. Franciacorta DOCG, Italy's answer to Champagne: elegant brioche traditional-method sparklers (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc), fine bubble and mineral profile. Alpine Valtellina: Nebbiolo (alias Chiavennasca) with fine tannins and red fruits, powerful Sforzato passito. Oltrepò Pavese: fresh Pinot Noir and fruity-sparkling Bonarda.
The word of the wine: Racé
Character of a great wine remarkable for its elegance and finesse.
