Top 100 red wines of Assisi
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Assisi of Assisi as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Assisi and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Assisi
The wine region of Assisi is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tili or the Domaine Tili produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Assisi are Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Assisi often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
In the mouth of Assisi is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 8 estates and châteaux in the of Assisi, producing 20 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Assisi go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
News from the vineyard of Assisi
Andrew Jefford: ‘A wine’s visual cues shout, stamp, whistle and roar’
Disconcerting: I couldn’t forget this bottle for days afterwards. Still can’t. Back in August, wine critic Lin Liu MW (together with her partner Philippe Lejeune of Château de Chambert in Cahors) came to dinner, en route to a short holiday in Provence. One of the bottles Lin brought for us to try together was the 2018 Les Rocheuses, Parcelles No 5 et 6, from Château Le Rey in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. It came in a slope-shouldered bottle, not a classic Bordeaux bottle. We tried it with some R ...
Sebastian Payne MW retires from The Wine Society
Having joined The Wine Society’s team in 1973 as promotions manager, Payne became the head buyer in 1985. He stepped down from this position in 2012, when Tim Sykes took over, but has remained on the buying team ever since. As part of his responsibilities, Payne has bought in every region throughout the years but, in recent years, focused mainly on Italy and Bordeaux. He was also instrumental in introducing wines from Eastern Europe and Greece to the portfolio. The Wine Society described Payne’s ...
Romantic restaurants for wine lovers on Valentine’s Day
While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...