Winery I BalziniPink Label Sangiovese - Merlot
Pink wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Pink Label Sangiovese - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Pink Label Sangiovese - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Pink Label Sangiovese - Merlot
The Pink Label Sangiovese - Merlot of Winery I Balzini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of kig ar farz breton, veal tagine with potatoes and olives or ham and cheese omelette.
Details and technical informations about Winery I Balzini's Pink Label Sangiovese - Merlot.
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 Pink Label Sangiovese - Merlot from Winery I Balzini are 2018, 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery I Balzini
The Winery I Balzini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Colli della Toscana Centrale to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Colli della Toscana Centrale
The wine region of Colli della Toscana Centrale is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fontodi or the Domaine Gagliole produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli della Toscana Centrale are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli della Toscana Centrale often reveals types of flavors of cream, earth or allspice and sometimes also flavors of black olive, balsamic or black plum.
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: Light (taste of)
Taste close to oxidation, characteristic of champagnes altered by prolonged exposure to light.
