Winery Piccolo BanfiConclave Gran Corte
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Malbec.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Conclave Gran Corte of Winery Piccolo Banfi in the region of Mendoza often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Conclave Gran Corte
Pairings that work perfectly with Conclave Gran Corte
Original food and wine pairings with Conclave Gran Corte
The Conclave Gran Corte of Winery Piccolo Banfi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spaghetti bolognese, ham with leek fondue or duck breast with pepper sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Piccolo Banfi's Conclave Gran Corte.
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 Conclave Gran Corte from Winery Piccolo Banfi are 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Piccolo Banfi
The Winery Piccolo Banfi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Mendoza to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mendoza
World capital of Malbec: powerful, deep reds with blackberry, plum, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple, juicy Bonarda, aromatic floral white Torrontés. High-altitude vineyards (800-1,700 m) at the foot of the Andes, dry continental climate irrigated by glacial waters. ~80% of Argentine output across 150,000 ha.
The word of the wine: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
