Phigaia DOC, Colli Asolani 2022

Red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, known for its vibrant ruby color, fruity bouquet, and elegant structure with round tannins.

Key Details and Tasting Notes

• Producer: Serafini & Vidotto, a winery established in 1986 in Nervesa della Battaglia.
• Region: Veneto, Italy, specifically from the Montello – Colli Asolani DOC area.
• Grape Varieties: A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
• Winemaking: The wine is matured in second-passage oak wood for 13 to 18 months, followed by bottle aging for at least 12 months.
• Alcohol Content: 13.5% Vol.
• Color: Described as a brilliant ruby red with slight garnet glints on the rim.

Expert and User Opinions

• Aroma: Reviewers consistently note a rich and ample nose with fruit notes of black cherries, sour cherries, and blackcurrants. Elegant vegetable perceptions of officinal herbs and roasted pepper are also mentioned, followed by hints of coffee, vanilla pods, and pink pepper.
• Taste: On the palate, it offers an “excellent and convincing attack” with fresh and fruity notes. It features round tannins of great elegance and a savory base with balanced alcohol content. The finish is long and spicy, with notes of liquorice.
• Critic Review (James Suckling): One critic review on Wine-Searcher rated it 90/100, describing aromas of dark fruit, blood oranges, blueberries, and aromatic herbs, with a medium body, tight chewy tannins, and a short finish. Another critic praised its “juicy, with a fleshy quality to the tannins”.

Food Pairings

According to the producer, the wine pairs well with a variety of rich dishes.

• Braised veal cheeks
• Lamb chops with rosemary
• Medium-aged sheep and cow cheeses
• Duck breast with aromatic herbs