Winery BarbicaiaRosso di Montepulciano
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Rosso di Montepulciano from the Winery Barbicaia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rosso di Montepulciano of Winery Barbicaia in the region of Tuscany is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Rosso di Montepulciano
Pairings that work perfectly with Rosso di Montepulciano
Original food and wine pairings with Rosso di Montepulciano
The Rosso di Montepulciano of Winery Barbicaia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of cabri en colombo with creole sauce, lamb fillet with monbazillac or veal paupiettes with onions and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Barbicaia's Rosso di Montepulciano.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet-Sauvignon which means that it is also well planted further north, as far as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rosso di Montepulciano from Winery Barbicaia are 2011, 2016, 2018, 2012 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Barbicaia
The Winery Barbicaia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Rosso di Montepulciano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rosso di Montepulciano
The wine region of Rosso di Montepulciano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lunadoro or the Domaine Vecchia Cantina produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso di Montepulciano 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 Montepulciano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, thyme or raisin and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or savory.
The wine region of Tuscany
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.
The word of the wine: Fees
This wine is characterized by a pleasant nervousness and an overall sensation of freshness on the palate, reinforced by minerality, a note of bitterness, a hint of CO2, and of course an appropriate serving temperature.
