Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini - Alfonso d'Aragona Rosso Toscano

Winery Conte Ottavio PiccolominiAlfonso d'Aragona Rosso Toscano

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Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Alfonso d'Aragona Rosso Toscano of Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Alfonso d'Aragona Rosso Toscano from the Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Alfonso d'Aragona Rosso Toscano of Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini in the region of Toscane is a .

Details and technical informations about Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini's Alfonso d'Aragona Rosso Toscano.

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

Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo

It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .

Last vintages of this wine

Alfonso d'Aragona Rosso Toscano - 2017
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 2.8110.500
Alfonso d'Aragona Rosso Toscano - 2014
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 311100

The best vintages of Alfonso d'Aragona Rosso Toscano from Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini are 2014, 2017

Informations about the Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini

The winery offers 473 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 250 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toscane

The Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini is one of wineries to follow in Toscane.. It offers 87 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

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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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