Winery GattavecchiIl Convento Vino Nobile 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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Il Convento Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from the Winery Gattavecchi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Il Convento Vino Nobile di Montepulciano of Winery Gattavecchi 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 Il Convento Vino Nobile di Montepulciano of Winery Gattavecchi in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Il Convento Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Pairings that work perfectly with Il Convento Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Original food and wine pairings with Il Convento Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
The Il Convento Vino Nobile di Montepulciano of Winery Gattavecchi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of pasta bolognese, rabbit in sauce or turkey cutlets with feta and cherry tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gattavecchi's Il Convento Vino Nobile 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 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from Winery Gattavecchi are 2015, 2013, 0, 2016
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 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
The wine region of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Manvi or the Domaine Montemercurio produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vino Nobile 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 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano often reveals types of flavors of iron, dried herbs or dried fig and sometimes also flavors of toffee, stone or dried cranberry.
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: Astringency
Chemical stimulation that tightens the mucous membranes of the mouth and causes a sensation of harshness, which is characteristic of the presence of tannins. With time, the tannins lose their harshness and become softer.
