Winery Fabrizio DionisioIl Castagno Syrah
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Il Castagno Syrah from the Winery Fabrizio Dionisio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Il Castagno Syrah of Winery Fabrizio Dionisio in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Il Castagno Syrah of Winery Fabrizio Dionisio 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 Castagno Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Il Castagno Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Il Castagno Syrah
The Il Castagno Syrah of Winery Fabrizio Dionisio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of burger roll, slippers with lamb or bigos (polish sauerkraut with paprika).
Details and technical informations about Winery Fabrizio Dionisio's Il Castagno Syrah.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Il Castagno Syrah from Winery Fabrizio Dionisio are 2009, 2008, 2018, 2015 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Fabrizio Dionisio
The Winery Fabrizio Dionisio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Cortona to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cortona
The wine region of Cortona is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina Doveri or the Domaine La Braccesca produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cortona are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cortona often reveals types of flavors of cream, red cherry or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.
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: Amber
(1) A colour close to amber, sometimes taken on by white wines aged for a long time, or by oxidising prematurely. (2) A term used on the label to designate white Rivesaltes aged for at least thirty months in an oxidizing environment.
