Winery Terre de La CustodiaMaior Montefalco Rosso
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 lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Maior Montefalco Rosso from the Winery Terre de La Custodia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Maior Montefalco Rosso of Winery Terre de La Custodia in the region of Umbria is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Maior Montefalco Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Maior Montefalco Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Maior Montefalco Rosso
The Maior Montefalco Rosso of Winery Terre de La Custodia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of thai beef skewers, cannelloni with parma ham or chicken supreme with morels.
Details and technical informations about Winery Terre de La Custodia's Maior Montefalco Rosso.
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 Maior Montefalco Rosso from Winery Terre de La Custodia are 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Terre de La Custodia
The Winery Terre de La Custodia is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Montefalco to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montefalco
The wine region of Montefalco is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paolo Bea or the Domaine Paolo Bea produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montefalco are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montefalco often reveals types of flavors of oak, tropical fruit or bramble and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, graphite or cinnamon.
The wine region of Umbria
Umbria, in CentralItaly, is a region of lush hills, hilltop villages and iconic historic towns. The latter are exemplified by Orvieto and Assisi. At the very heart of the Italian peninsula, it is surrounded by Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. It is in fact the only Italian region without a coastline or international border.
The word of the wine: Ugni blanc
White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).
