Winery Vinícola PericóBasalto Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Basalto Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of the Winery Vinícola Pericó is in the top 30 of wines of Serra Gaúcha.
Taste structure of the Basalto Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot from the Winery Vinícola Pericó
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Basalto Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Winery Vinícola Pericó in the region of Rio Grande do Sul is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Basalto Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Winery Vinícola Pericó in the region of Rio Grande do Sul often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Basalto Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Basalto Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Basalto Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
The Basalto Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Winery Vinícola Pericó matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), baked lamb neck on a bed of vegetables and grapes or rabbit with cider and apples.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vinícola Pericó's Basalto Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Basalto Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot from Winery Vinícola Pericó are 2016, 2015, 2011, 2012 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Vinícola Pericó
The Winery Vinícola Pericó is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Serra Gaúcha to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Serra Gaúcha
Serra Gaúcha is a Brazilian wine region in the Southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, where Brazil meets Uruguay. Its name is apt: the landscape here is characterized by low mountain ranges (serras) and populated by gaúchos, the cowboys of the Brazilian Pampas. Small landholdings of just a few hectares are the norm in Serra Gacúha, which makes co-operative winemaking almost a necessity. The cost of buying and maintaining winemaking equipment is considerable, so local vignerons pool their resources and invest in shared, co-operative wineries.
The wine region of Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil's most prolific wine-producing state. It is located in the very South of the country along the Uruguayan and Argentinian borders. The wine regions of Serra Gaucha, Campanha and Vale do Vinhedos can be found in this Part of the country. Soft, light red wines from a range of varieties such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat are made here.
The word of the wine: Petite arvine
An ancient white grape variety from the Valais (Switzerland), which produces renowned wines suitable for ageing. Viney and sustained by a strong vivacity, these wines express a fine salty touch, the signature of this variety. Petite arvine wines can be dry, tender or made from withered grapes from late harvesting. Syn.: arvine.
