Winery Montellori Vin Santo della Signota Bianco dell'Empolese
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, beef or lamb.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vin Santo della Signota Bianco dell'Empolese of Winery Montellori in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or dried fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vin Santo della Signota Bianco dell'Empolese
Pairings that work perfectly with Vin Santo della Signota Bianco dell'Empolese
Original food and wine pairings with Vin Santo della Signota Bianco dell'Empolese
The Vin Santo della Signota Bianco dell'Empolese of Winery Montellori matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef fashion, doner kebab or creole chipolatas.
Details and technical informations about Winery Montellori's Vin Santo della Signota Bianco dell'Empolese.
Discover the grape variety: Saint Côme
A very old variety grown in Aveyron, it has almost disappeared from the vineyard. It is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1. According to published genetic analyses, it is the result of a natural cross between the white gouais and the moural - or morrastel -. For more information on other relatives, click here !
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vin Santo della Signota Bianco dell'Empolese from Winery Montellori are 2012, 2009, 2010
Informations about the Winery Montellori
The Winery Montellori is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Vin Santo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin Santo
The wine region of Vin Santo is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine San Giusto a Rentennano or the Domaine Lusignani produce mainly wines sweet, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vin Santo are Sangiovese et Grillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vin Santo often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit.
The wine region of Toscane
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 Italy/tuscany/chianti">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.
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The word of the wine: Complex
Said of a rich and concentrated wine offering a wide range of aromas and a tasty mouthfeel.
