Winery Alessandro IIIRosso di Montalcino

Red wine of Rosso di Montalcino of Toscane of Italy

3.3

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Alessandro III is a red wine from the region of Rosso di Montalcino of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Rosso di Montalcino from the Winery Alessandro III

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Alessandro III in the region of Toscane is a with a nice freshness.

Food and wine pairings with Rosso di Montalcino

Pairings that work perfectly with Rosso di Montalcino

Original food and wine pairings with Rosso di Montalcino

Lamb

Cured meat

The Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Alessandro III matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tongue in hot pickle sauce, shoulder of lamb with a spoon or rabbit with hunter's sauce.

Details and technical informations about Winery Alessandro III's Rosso di Montalcino.

Winery

Winery Alessandro III

Grape varieties

Sangiovese

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Alcohol

14°

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Informations about the Winery Alessandro III

The winery offers 2 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Rosso di Montalcino in the region of Toscane

The Winery Alessandro III is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Rosso di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 200000 of of Italy wines

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The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino

The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere le Ripi or the Domaine Stella di Campalto produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso di Montalcino are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso di Montalcino often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, dried rose or caramel and sometimes also flavors of thyme, dried herbs or almonds.

The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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