Winery Riofavara - S.Basilio

Winery RiofavaraS.Basilio

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The S.Basilio of Winery Riofavara is a red wine from the region of Sicile.
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 S.Basilio from the Winery Riofavara

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the S.Basilio of Winery Riofavara in the region of Sicile is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the S.Basilio of Winery Riofavara in the region of Sicile often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Riofavara's S.Basilio.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Nero d'Avola

Most certainly of Italian origin, more precisely from Sicily where it is very well known. It should be noted that a certain number of Italian grape varieties bear the synonym or name "calabrese", whether or not followed by an epithet, and care should be taken not to confuse them. Calabrese is also known in the United States, Italy, Bulgaria and Malta. In France, it is virtually absent from the vineyard, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1.

Last vintages of this wine

S.Basilio - 2017
In the top 100 of of Sicile wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
S.Basilio - 2016
In the top 100 of of Sicile wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
S.Basilio - 2015
In the top 100 of of Sicile wines
Average rating: 3.211100
S.Basilio - 2014
In the top 100 of of Sicile wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
S.Basilio - 2013
In the top 100 of of Sicile wines
Average rating: 3.411100
S.Basilio - 2012
In the top 100 of of Sicile wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
S.Basilio - 2011
In the top 100 of of Sicile wines
Average rating: 311100

The best vintages of S.Basilio from Winery Riofavara are 2016, 2012, 2017, 2014 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Riofavara

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Sicile
Find the Winery Riofavara on Facebook and on Twitter

The Winery Riofavara is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Sicile to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Sicile
In the top 30000 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Sicile wines
In the top 95000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Sicile

Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).

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