Winery Castello Sonnino - Leone Rosso

Winery Castello SonninoLeone Rosso

3.4
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Leone Rosso of Winery Castello Sonnino is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
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 Leone Rosso from the Winery Castello Sonnino

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Leone Rosso of Winery Castello Sonnino in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Leone Rosso of Winery Castello Sonnino in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Castello Sonnino's Leone Rosso.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Leone Rosso - 2015
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Leone Rosso - 2014
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Leone Rosso - 2013
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Leone Rosso - 2012
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Leone Rosso - 2011
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Leone Rosso - 2009
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.311100

The best vintages of Leone Rosso from Winery Castello Sonnino are 2013, 2015, 2014, 2011 and 2012.

Informations about the Winery Castello Sonnino

The winery offers 17 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toscane
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The Winery Castello Sonnino is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 35000 of of Italy wines
In the top 6500 of of Toscane wines
In the top 100000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of Toscane

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.

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The word of the wine: Final

A more or less lasting impression that is felt in the mouth once the wine has been swallowed (or spat out in the case of a professional tasting). The finish can be short or persistent.

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