Domaine PiccininiMinervois
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Minervois from the Domaine Piccinini
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Minervois of Domaine Piccinini in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Minervois
Pairings that work perfectly with Minervois
Original food and wine pairings with Minervois
The Minervois of Domaine Piccinini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast beef casserole, spaghetti with "favouilles" (curries) or lamb confit with new potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Piccinini's Minervois.
Discover the grape variety: Souvignier gris
Aromatic, structured whites and rosés with a sometimes salmon-tinged robe, ample palate and fresh acidity, showing aromas of exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit), citrus, peach, white flowers and muscat-like notes. Disease-resistant interspecific variety (mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis), driving organic vineyards in northern Europe: Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium and UK. German hybrid created in 1983 in Freiburg (cabernet sauvignon × bronner).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Minervois from Domaine Piccinini are 2014, 2012
Informations about the Domaine Piccinini
The Domaine Piccinini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minervois
Mediterranean Languedoc reds (84% of output) north of the Canal du Midi. Signature Syrah with notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue, blended with dense Mourvèdre, sunny Grenache (candied red fruits, spices) and old-vine Carignan (black fruits, dry herbs, firm tannins). Fleshy palate, freshness at altitude. Minervois-La Livinière cru at the top (1999), dense and age-worthy.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Alcohol
A generic term for the various alcohols produced during fermentation that give the wine body, structure and warmth.
