Winery CalatrasiMerlot - Sangiovese Sicilia D'Istinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Merlot - Sangiovese Sicilia D'Istinto from the Winery Calatrasi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot - Sangiovese Sicilia D'Istinto of Winery Calatrasi in the region of Sicile is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Sangiovese Sicilia D'Istinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Sangiovese Sicilia D'Istinto
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Sangiovese Sicilia D'Istinto
The Merlot - Sangiovese Sicilia D'Istinto of Winery Calatrasi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, pasta with vongoles (flat clams) or saddle of lamb stuffed with chicken breast and basil.
Details and technical informations about Winery Calatrasi's Merlot - Sangiovese Sicilia D'Istinto.
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 Calatrasi
The Winery Calatrasi is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 51 wines for sale in the of Sicile to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sicile
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
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The word of the wine: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
