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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, plum, cedar, light tobacco
Palate: fresh red fruit, medium tannins, herbs, light spice
Phigaia is the accessible second wine from Serafini and Vidotto, allowing the estate to express the Montello terroir at a lower price point. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot blend is lighter, fresher and more immediately enjoyable than Il Rosso dell'Abazia.
What it pairs with
- Tagliatelle al ragu di carne Medium-bodied red with good acidity is a natural match for fresh pasta and meat ragu.More wines for pasta with ragù →
- Pizza margherita Herby, medium-tannin red pairs naturally with tomato and mozzarella.More wines for pizza →
- Grilled pork with polenta Medium structure and red fruit handle the mild pork-and-polenta combination elegantly.More wines for pork →
How to serve Serafini and Vidotto Phigaia
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Tagliatelle al ragu di carne, Pizza margherita, Grilled pork with polenta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Phigaia was developed as a younger, more accessible expression from the Serafini and Vidotto Montello estate. While Il Rosso dell'Abazia ages in barrel for up to two years, Phigaia uses a shorter regimen for a fresher, more fruit-forward profile from the same Bordeaux varieties.
- 1995Phigaia introduced as the accessible second wine of Serafini and Vidotto.
Facts
- Producer
- Serafini and Vidotto · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Franc, Merlot
- Classification
- Treviso IGT
- Oak
- 12 months in a mix of small and medium oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Serafini and Vidotto Phigaia
What does Serafini and Vidotto Phigaia taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, plum, cedar, light tobacco. On the palate, fresh red fruit, medium tannins, herbs, light spice. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium-length, fresh finish. Phigaia is the accessible second wine from Serafini and Vidotto, allowing the estate to express the Montello terroir at a lower price point. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot blend is lighter, fresher and more immediately enjoyable than Il Rosso dell'Abazia.
When should I drink Serafini and Vidotto Phigaia?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Serafini and Vidotto Phigaia?
Tagliatelle al ragu di carne is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pizza margherita and Grilled pork with polenta. Medium-bodied red with good acidity is a natural match for fresh pasta and meat ragu.
What grapes are in Serafini and Vidotto Phigaia?
The blend is Cabernet Franc, Merlot. The wine is classified as Treviso IGT.
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