Winery Col d'OrciaRosso di Montalcino
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
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 Rosso di Montalcino from the Winery Col d'Orcia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Col d'Orcia in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
oak, tobacco
leather, earthy
pepper, licorice
cheese, cream
rhubarb, hay
violet, rose hip
On the nose the Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Col d'Orcia in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cream, earth or mint and sometimes also flavors of almonds, game or cinnamon.
Food and wine pairings with Rosso di Montalcino
Pairings that work perfectly with Rosso di Montalcino
Original food and wine pairings with Rosso di Montalcino
The Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Col d'Orcia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez) or lamb confit with new potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Col d'Orcia's Rosso di Montalcino.
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 Rosso di Montalcino from Winery Col d'Orcia are 2005, 2004, 2008, 2011 and 2006.
Informations about the Winery Col d'Orcia
The Winery Col d'Orcia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Rosso di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino
The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere le Ripi or the Domaine Stella di Campalto produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso di Montalcino are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso di Montalcino often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, dried rose or caramel and sometimes also flavors of thyme, dried herbs or almonds.
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: Viscosity
Consistency of wine reminiscent of the tactile sensation of sugar syrup with varying degrees of fluidity, due to the alcohol and natural sugar in the grapes present in sweet wines. In excess, this sensation can make the wine pasty and heavy. To the eye, viscosity is referred to as tears.