Winery AssolatiMontecucco Sangiovese Riserva
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva from the Winery Assolati
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva of Winery Assolati in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva
The Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva of Winery Assolati matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of wild boar with honey, stuffed zucchini with merguez, beef and spices or veal tagine with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Assolati's Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva.
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).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva from Winery Assolati are 2012
Informations about the Winery Assolati
The Winery Assolati is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Montecucco to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montecucco
The wine region of Montecucco is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amantis or the Domaine Azienda Biologica Basile produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montecucco are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montecucco often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or grass.
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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The word of the wine: Extra raw
Champagne dosed between 0 and 6 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
