The flavor of clove in wine of Tuscany
Discover the of Tuscany wines revealing the of clove 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: Tastevin
Metal cup, wide and of low height, being used to mirror and taste the wine. Still used in wine brotherhoods for its emblematic and folkloric character, the tastevin has been replaced by the various tasting glasses.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de clove of Tuscany?
- SangioveseIn 88% of wines with flavor de clove
- MerlotIn 12% of wines with flavor de clove
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 9% of wines with flavor de clove
- Cabernet francIn 5% of wines with flavor de clove
- Petit verdotIn 4% of wines with flavor de clove
- SyrahIn 1% of wines with flavor de clove