Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long And Savoury finish

Aroma: blackcurrant, green pepper, cedar, herbs

Palate: dark fruit, medium firm tannins, herbal, mineral

A Cabernet-focused red from the volcanic slopes of the Euganean Hills. The Colli Euganei DOC allows Cabernet varieties and Vignalta's version shows the distinctive mineral thread of volcanic soil combined with the classic Cabernet Franc herbal character.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled ribeye steak
    Firm tannins and dark fruit are the classic pairing for grilled red meat.
  • Lamb and vegetable stew
    Herbal Cabernet Franc notes complement the herbs in a slow-cooked stew.

How to serve Vignalta Cabernet Colli Euganei Rosso

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled ribeye steak, Lamb and vegetable stew. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Vignalta began cultivating Cabernet varieties on the Euganean Hills in the early 1980s, recognising that the volcanic basalt soils suited Bordeaux varieties. The standard Cabernet expression predates Gemola and serves as the estate's accessible red entry point for the Colli Euganei DOC.

  1. 1985: Vignalta releases first Cabernet from the Colli Euganei DOC from volcanic basalt plots.

Facts

Producer
Vignalta · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification
Colli Euganei Rosso DOC
Oak
12 months in French oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 18-26 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Frequently asked about Vignalta Cabernet Colli Euganei Rosso

What does Vignalta Cabernet Colli Euganei Rosso taste like?

On the nose, blackcurrant, green pepper, cedar, herbs. On the palate, dark fruit, medium firm tannins, herbal, mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium-long and savoury finish. A Cabernet-focused red from the volcanic slopes of the Euganean Hills. The Colli Euganei DOC allows Cabernet varieties and Vignalta's version shows the distinctive mineral thread of volcanic soil combined with the classic Cabernet Franc herbal character.

When should I drink Vignalta Cabernet Colli Euganei Rosso?

Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Vignalta Cabernet Colli Euganei Rosso?

Grilled ribeye steak is the canonical pairing; Lamb and vegetable stew is the other strong match. Firm tannins and dark fruit are the classic pairing for grilled red meat.

What grapes are in Vignalta Cabernet Colli Euganei Rosso?

The blend is Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as Colli Euganei Rosso DOC.

Tags

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