Winery Azienda le Vigne - Fontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva

Winery Azienda le VigneFontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Fontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva of Winery Azienda le Vigne is a red wine from the region of Montecucco of Toscane.
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 Fontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva from the Winery Azienda le Vigne

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Fontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva of Winery Azienda le Vigne in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Details and technical informations about Winery Azienda le Vigne's Fontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Fontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Fontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva - 2009
In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Fontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva - 2008
In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Fontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva - 2007
In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Fontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva from Winery Azienda le Vigne are 2008, 2010, 2007, 2009

Informations about the Winery Azienda le Vigne

The winery offers 7 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Montecucco in the region of Toscane

The Winery Azienda le Vigne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Montecucco to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 30000 of of Italy wines
In the top 6000 of of Montecucco wines
In the top 90000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Montecucco

The wine region of Montecucco is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amantis or the Domaine Azienda Biologica Basile produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montecucco are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montecucco often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or grass.


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 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: Stripped

Said of a wine that is generally too old and has lost its colour, volume and power.

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