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Balconara Basilicata IGT

by Donato D'Angelo · Basilicata, Italy

Type
Red
Grapes
Aglianico, Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Dark
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Donato D'AngeloBasilicata, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in the winery’s vineyards in Basilicata, at approximately 500 m above sea level on moderately volcanic soil.

Vinification

Aglianico and Cabernet Sauvignon ripen at different times, so they are harvested and vinified separately. After alcoholic fermentation, the wines are blended.

Ageing

The blend matures for at least 15 months in a 50 hl cask.

Serving and pairing

Pair with pasta in meat sauce, meat and vegetable stew, steak, or aged cheeses.