The flavor of balsamic in wine of Tuscany
Discover the of Tuscany wines revealing the of balsamic flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
More information on of Tuscany flavors
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
70,000 ha around Florence and Siena, cradle of Italy's great reds.
The word of the wine: Viscosity
Consistency of wine reminiscent of the tactile sensation of sugar syrup with varying degrees of fluidity, due to the alcohol and natural sugar in the grapes present in sweet wines. In excess, this sensation can make the wine pasty and heavy. To the eye, viscosity is referred to as tears.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de balsamic of Tuscany?
- SangioveseIn 93% of wines with flavor de balsamic
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 10% of wines with flavor de balsamic
- MerlotIn 8% of wines with flavor de balsamic
- Cabernet francIn 5% of wines with flavor de balsamic
- Petit verdotIn 2% of wines with flavor de balsamic