Winery Donatella Cinelli ColombiniIl Drago e le Otto Colombe
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.
Taste structure of the Il Drago e le Otto Colombe from the Winery Donatella Cinelli Colombini
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Il Drago e le Otto Colombe of Winery Donatella Cinelli Colombini in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Il Drago e le Otto Colombe of Winery Donatella Cinelli Colombini in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Il Drago e le Otto Colombe
Pairings that work perfectly with Il Drago e le Otto Colombe
Original food and wine pairings with Il Drago e le Otto Colombe
The Il Drago e le Otto Colombe of Winery Donatella Cinelli Colombini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of tournedos rossini with port sauce, lamb mouse with onions and red wine or cordon bleu with veal and cured ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Donatella Cinelli Colombini's Il Drago e le Otto Colombe.
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 Drago e le Otto Colombe from Winery Donatella Cinelli Colombini are 2015, 2012, 2014, 2013 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Donatella Cinelli Colombini
The Winery Donatella Cinelli Colombini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Tuscany
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.
The word of the wine: Wiring
Action of periodically filling barrels containing wine, in order to offset evaporation and maintain a maximum level. The topping up allows to avoid the phenomenon of oxidation.
