Winery ColleonoratoIl Cortese
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.
The Il Cortese of the Winery Colleonorato is in the top 30 of wines of Rosso Piceno.
Taste structure of the Il Cortese from the Winery Colleonorato
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Il Cortese of Winery Colleonorato in the region of Marches is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Il Cortese
Pairings that work perfectly with Il Cortese
Original food and wine pairings with Il Cortese
The Il Cortese of Winery Colleonorato matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of autumn leaves, pasta with shrimp or veal paupiettes with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Colleonorato's Il Cortese.
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 Il Cortese from Winery Colleonorato are 2017
Informations about the Winery Colleonorato
The Winery Colleonorato is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Rosso Piceno to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rosso Piceno
The wine region of Rosso Piceno is located in the region of Marches of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Le Caniette or the Domaine Le Canà produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso Piceno are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso Piceno often reveals types of flavors of cherry, violet or almonds and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, earth or vegetal.
The wine region of Marches
Marche (or Le Marche; pronounced Mar-kay) is a region in eastern CentralItaly. It is most associated with white wines made from Trebbiano and Verdicchio grapes. Marche occupies a roughly triangular area. Its longer sides are formed by the Apennine Mountains to the west and the Adriatic Sea to the east.
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The word of the wine: Malic (acid)
An acid that occurs naturally in many wines and is transformed into lactic acid during malolactic fermentation.
