Winery GattavecchiIl Convento Rosso di Montepulciano
Red wine
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 Il Convento Rosso di Montepulciano from the Winery Gattavecchi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Il Convento Rosso di Montepulciano of Winery Gattavecchi in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Il Convento Rosso di Montepulciano
Pairings that work perfectly with Il Convento Rosso di Montepulciano
Original food and wine pairings with Il Convento Rosso di Montepulciano
The Il Convento Rosso di Montepulciano of Winery Gattavecchi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of salmon with cream sauce, lamb collar with mustard or duck breast with black figs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gattavecchi's Il Convento Rosso di Montepulciano.
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 Il Convento Rosso di Montepulciano from Winery Gattavecchi are 2013, 2015, 2012
Informations about the Winery Gattavecchi
The Winery Gattavecchi is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Rosso di Montepulciano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rosso di Montepulciano
The wine region of Rosso di Montepulciano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lunadoro or the Domaine Vecchia Cantina produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso 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 Rosso di Montepulciano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, thyme or raisin and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or savory.
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: Structure
Refers to both the structure and the overall constitution of a wine.
