Winery I ViciniAlterio Sangiovese

Red wine of Cortona of Toscane of Italy

3.8

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Alterio Sangiovese of Winery I Vicini is a red wine from the region of Cortona of Toscane.
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 Alterio Sangiovese from the Winery I Vicini

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Alterio Sangiovese of Winery I Vicini in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Alterio Sangiovese

Pairings that work perfectly with Alterio Sangiovese

Original food and wine pairings with Alterio Sangiovese

Lamb

Cured meat

The Alterio Sangiovese of Winery I Vicini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of piglet shoulder with melting baked apples, royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez) or pork shank stew.

Details and technical informations about Winery I Vicini's Alterio Sangiovese.

Winery

Winery I Vicini

Grape varieties

Sangiovese

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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

Alterio Sangiovese - 2010

In the top 100 of of Cortona wines

Average rating: 3.7

The best vintages of Alterio Sangiovese from Winery I Vicini are 2010

Informations about the Winery I Vicini

The winery offers 7 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 4.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Cortona in the region of Toscane

The Winery I Vicini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Cortona to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 70000 of of Italy wines

In the top 15000 of of Cortona wines

In the top 250000 of red wines

In the top 400000 wines of the world

The wine region of Cortona

The wine region of Cortona is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina Doveri or the Domaine La Braccesca produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cortona are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cortona often reveals types of flavors of cream, red cherry or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.

The wine region of Toscane

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.

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