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 tournedos with foie gras, marinated leg of lamb with herbs or guinea fowl with olives.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gattavecchi's Il Convento Rosso di Montepulciano.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
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
Tuscan DOC sister to Vino Nobile around Montepulciano (250-600 m), local Sangiovese "Prugnolo Gentile" (min. 70%) with Canaiolo and Mammolo. Fresh and approachable red: vibrant aromas of red cherry, raspberry, violet, plum, white pepper, wild herbs and mineral hint, lively acidity and fine tannins — young version of the great Nobile, short ageing (~4 months). Drink within 2-4 years, food-friendly and pleasurable.
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: Food and wine pairing
It is the set of techniques that allow for the pleasant combination of food and wine. Food and wine pairing is based on a few basic principles, such as similarity, complementarity or contrast, and involves all the elements that make up the wine and the food (flavours, textures, aromas, etc.).
