Winery CannetaZenit San Gimignano Rosso
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 with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Zenit San Gimignano Rosso from the Winery Canneta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Zenit San Gimignano Rosso of Winery Canneta in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Zenit San Gimignano Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Zenit San Gimignano Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Zenit San Gimignano Rosso
The Zenit San Gimignano Rosso of Winery Canneta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of korean bibimbap, lamb mice confit in port wine or veal chops au gratin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Canneta's Zenit San Gimignano Rosso.
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 Zenit San Gimignano Rosso from Winery Canneta are 2016, 0, 2010
Informations about the Winery Canneta
The Winery Canneta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of San Gimignano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of San Gimignano
The wine region of San Gimignano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Panizzi or the Domaine Il Colombaio di Santachiara produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of San Gimignano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of San Gimignano often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, oaky or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, red fruit or citrus fruit.
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: Vaccaresis
Black grape variety, one of the 13 of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which can be used in a blend in this appellation and other neighbouring AOCs (Côtes-du-Rhône, Gigondas...). It produces a floral, elegant and fresh wine, which balances the warmth of the Grenache. It is rare.
