Winery Fattoria MaionchiColline Lucchesi Rosso
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Ciliegiolo and the Sangiovese.
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 Colline Lucchesi Rosso from the Winery Fattoria Maionchi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Colline Lucchesi Rosso of Winery Fattoria Maionchi 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 Colline Lucchesi Rosso of Winery Fattoria Maionchi in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Colline Lucchesi Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Colline Lucchesi Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Colline Lucchesi Rosso
The Colline Lucchesi Rosso of Winery Fattoria Maionchi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tagliata with truffle oil, lamb tagine with quince or veal paupiettes with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fattoria Maionchi's Colline Lucchesi Rosso.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Colline Lucchesi Rosso from Winery Fattoria Maionchi are 2015, 2013, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Fattoria Maionchi
The Winery Fattoria Maionchi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Colline Lucchesi to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Colline Lucchesi
The wine region of Colline Lucchesi is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine La Badiola or the Domaine Pieve Santo Stefano produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colline Lucchesi are Sangiovese, Merlot and Vermentino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colline Lucchesi often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruits or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of leather, raspberry or red cherry.
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: Nose
In tasting, this is the second phase, which consists of identifying the wine's aromas and possibly its defects.
