Winery Casanuova di AmaSelezione La Fonte
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Ciliegiolo, the Foglia tonda and the Sangiovese.
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 Selezione La Fonte from the Winery Casanuova di Ama
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Selezione La Fonte of Winery Casanuova di Ama in the region of Tuscany is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Selezione La Fonte
Pairings that work perfectly with Selezione La Fonte
Original food and wine pairings with Selezione La Fonte
The Selezione La Fonte of Winery Casanuova di Ama matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef mironton, veal head with vinaigrette or chakchouka.
Details and technical informations about Winery Casanuova di Ama's Selezione La Fonte.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
Supple and moreish reds with a deep ruby colour, melted tannins and a round palate, on intense aromas of ripe red cherry (hence its name, ciliegio = cherry tree), raspberry, plum, violet and sweet spices. Fresh acidity, best drunk young or for short ageing. Vinified as a single variety in Maremma Toscana DOC, Lazio and Umbria, and blended with Sangiovese (of which it may be the genetic parent). Native Tuscan Italian variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Selezione La Fonte from Winery Casanuova di Ama are 0
Informations about the Winery Casanuova di Ama
The Winery Casanuova di Ama is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti
Emblem of Tuscan red: signature Sangiovese (70% min) with notes of morello cherry, plum, dried herbs, violet and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins, elegant gastronomic profile. Chianti Classico DOCG ("Gallo Nero") between Florence and Siena, more structured and age-worthy. Riserva and Gran Selezione at the top, barrel-aged. A few supporting grapes (Canaiolo, Colorino).
The wine region of Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: Fumet
Older synonym for bouquet.
