Winery FortullaSorpasso
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 veal.
Taste structure of the Sorpasso from the Winery Fortulla
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sorpasso of Winery Fortulla in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sorpasso of Winery Fortulla in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Sorpasso
Pairings that work perfectly with Sorpasso
Original food and wine pairings with Sorpasso
The Sorpasso of Winery Fortulla matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of quick meatloaf, mamyjaja lamb mouse tagine or adapted vietnamese fondue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fortulla's Sorpasso.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sorpasso from Winery Fortulla are 2008, 2010, 2013, 2012 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Fortulla
The Winery Fortulla is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: Primeur (purchase in)
Purchase made shortly after the harvest and before the wine is ready for consumption.
