Winery FonteseccaCiliegiolo
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 Ciliegiolo from the Winery Fontesecca
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ciliegiolo of Winery Fontesecca in the region of Umbria is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Ciliegiolo of Winery Fontesecca in the region of Umbria often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Ciliegiolo
Pairings that work perfectly with Ciliegiolo
Original food and wine pairings with Ciliegiolo
The Ciliegiolo of Winery Fontesecca matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), pasta with pistou or tripe in the style of caen.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fontesecca's Ciliegiolo.
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 Ciliegiolo from Winery Fontesecca are 2016, 2015, 2014, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Fontesecca
The Winery Fontesecca is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Umbria to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Umbria
Umbria, in CentralItaly, is a region of lush hills, hilltop villages and iconic historic towns. The latter are exemplified by Orvieto and Assisi. At the very heart of the Italian peninsula, it is surrounded by Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. It is in fact the only Italian region without a coastline or international border.
The word of the wine: Performance
Quantity of grapes harvested per hectare. In AOC, the average yield is limited on the proposal of the appellation syndicate, validated by the Inao. The use of high-performance plant material (especially clones) and better control of vine diseases have increased yields. This is not without consequences on the quality of the wines (dilution) and on the state of the market (too much wine). We must not over-simplify: low yields are not synonymous with quality, and it is often in years with generous harvests that we find the greatest vintages (1982 and 1986 in Bordeaux, 1996 in Champagne, 1990 and 2005 in Burgundy...).
