Winery Conte Ottavio PiccolominiCarmignano
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Carmignano from the Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini
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Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Carmignano of Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini in the region of Toscane is a .
Food and wine pairings with Carmignano
Pairings that work perfectly with Carmignano
Original food and wine pairings with Carmignano
The Carmignano of Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of brazilian feijoada, lamb curl or veal tagine with artichokes and lemons.
Details and technical informations about Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini's Carmignano.
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).
Informations about the Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini
The Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini is one of wineries to follow in Carmignano.. It offers 87 wines for sale in the of Carmignano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Carmignano
The wine region of Carmignano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Capezzana or the Domaine Piaggia produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Carmignano are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Carmignano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, licorice or hazelnut and sometimes also flavors of dried apricot, walnut or vegetal.
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: Red winemaking
Transformation of grapes into must and wine under the effect of alcoholic fermentation. The vinification of red wines takes place in several stages: destemming, crushing, alcoholic fermentation, vatting, running off and maturing.
