Winery Fonte de GigliPiè Al Sasso
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 nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Piè Al Sasso from the Winery Fonte de Gigli
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Piè Al Sasso of Winery Fonte de Gigli in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Piè Al Sasso
Pairings that work perfectly with Piè Al Sasso
Original food and wine pairings with Piè Al Sasso
The Piè Al Sasso of Winery Fonte de Gigli matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of quick meatloaf, rabbit terrine in the style of a grandmother (pas de calais) or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fonte de Gigli's Piè Al Sasso.
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 Piè Al Sasso from Winery Fonte de Gigli are 0
Informations about the Winery Fonte de Gigli
The Winery Fonte de Gigli is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
The wine region of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Manvi or the Domaine Montemercurio produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano often reveals types of flavors of iron, dried herbs or dried fig and sometimes also flavors of toffee, stone or dried cranberry.
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: Grenache gris
A grey variety of Grenache grown in the Pyrénées-Orientales, the Aude and the southern Rhône valley. Its powerful and round wines are used in the blending of dry white or rosé wines and natural sweet wines.
