Winery RaffaldiniBella Misto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Petit Verdot 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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Bella Misto of the Winery Raffaldini is in the top 30 of wines of Yadkin Valley.
Taste structure of the Bella Misto from the Winery Raffaldini
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bella Misto of Winery Raffaldini in the region of North Carolina is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Bella Misto of Winery Raffaldini in the region of North Carolina often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Bella Misto
Pairings that work perfectly with Bella Misto
Original food and wine pairings with Bella Misto
The Bella Misto of Winery Raffaldini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, lamb chops with tarragon cream or duck breast with foie gras sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Raffaldini's Bella Misto.
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 Bella Misto from Winery Raffaldini are 2018, 2015, 0, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Raffaldini
The Winery Raffaldini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Yadkin Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yadkin Valley
First AVA of North Carolina (2003), 7 Piedmont counties on clay-sandy soils, temperate continental climate with humid summers. Signature Bordeaux and Rhône varieties. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar and spices, solid tannins. Peppery Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry), supple Merlot, bright Syrah.
The wine region of North Carolina
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
The word of the wine: Leaf removal
Operation that consists in removing the leaves that form a screen between the sun and the grape.
