Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di ScansanoCiliegiolo Maremma Toscana
Red wine
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 Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana from the Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana of Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana
Pairings that work perfectly with Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana
Original food and wine pairings with Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana
The Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana of Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of american style beef marinade, couscous of meat and fish or calf sweetbread with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano's Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana from Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano are 2020, 2018, 2016, 2019 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano
The Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 53 wines for sale in the of Maremma Toscana to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Maremma Toscana
The wine region of Maremma Toscana is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antinori or the Domaine Rocca di Frassinello produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Maremma Toscana are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Maremma Toscana often reveals types of flavors of cherry, game or nutty and sometimes also flavors of hay, white peach or lime.
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: Thick
Said of a heavy, pasty wine lacking in finesse.
