Winery FornacinaRosso di Montalcino
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 Rosso di Montalcino from the Winery Fornacina
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Fornacina in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Fornacina in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Rosso di Montalcino
Pairings that work perfectly with Rosso di Montalcino
Original food and wine pairings with Rosso di Montalcino
The Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Fornacina matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of slow-cooked fillet of beef, irish stew or rabbit with hunter's sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fornacina's Rosso di Montalcino.
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 Rosso di Montalcino from Winery Fornacina are 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Fornacina
The Winery Fornacina is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Rosso di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino
The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere le Ripi or the Domaine Stella di Campalto produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso di Montalcino are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso di Montalcino often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, dried rose or caramel and sometimes also flavors of thyme, dried herbs or almonds.
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: Phylloxera
Aphid that came from America and ravaged European vineyards at the end of the 19th century. It lives on the roots of the vine, from which it pumps the sap. The only vines capable of resisting it had to be imported from the United States, and then grafted onto their root system the wood of traditional French grape varieties. Today, grafted vines are always planted.
