The flavor of cigar in wine of Tuscany
Discover the of Tuscany wines revealing the of cigar 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: Effervescent
Any wine loaded with CO2 (carbon dioxide), which is revealed in the form of bubbles, reinforcing the freshness effect in the mouth. This gas production is the result of what is called the second fermentation in the bottle. It occurs in champagnes and sparkling wines such as crémants.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de cigar of Tuscany?
- SangioveseIn 54% of wines with flavor de cigar
- MerlotIn 10% of wines with flavor de cigar
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 8% of wines with flavor de cigar
- Cabernet francIn 4% of wines with flavor de cigar
- Petit verdotIn 3% of wines with flavor de cigar