Winery Donato di TommasoCerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Pink wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or veal.
Food and wine pairings with Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Pairings that work perfectly with Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Original food and wine pairings with Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
The Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo of Winery Donato di Tommaso matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, veal or pork such as recipes of baekenofe (alsatian meat stew), blanquette of veal in pickle sauce or roast pork with prunes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Donato di Tommaso's Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Informations about the Winery Donato di Tommaso
The Winery Donato di Tommaso is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
The wine region of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is located in the region of Abruzzes of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Valentini or the Domaine Emidio Pepe produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo are Sangiovese, Pecorino and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, vegetal or floral and sometimes also flavors of spices, dried fruit or black fruit.
The wine region of Abruzzo
Abruzzo is an Italian wine region located on the eastern (Adriatic) coast. Its immediate neighbors in CentralItaly are Marche to the North, Lazio to the west and southwest and Molise to the southeast. Abruzzo has one DOCG - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane - and three DOC wine appellations. The reds and Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, as well as the white wine appellation Trebbiano d'Abruzzo are the most notable, followed by the lesser-known Controguerra.
The word of the wine: Anthocyanins
Phenolic compounds present in the skin of grapes that give colour to red wines during maceration.
