Winery Il CivettaioSangiovese
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 Sangiovese from the Winery Il Civettaio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sangiovese of Winery Il Civettaio 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 Sangiovese of Winery Il Civettaio in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sangiovese
Pairings that work perfectly with Sangiovese
Original food and wine pairings with Sangiovese
The Sangiovese of Winery Il Civettaio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, berber giblet frying pan or veal escalope with marsala.
Details and technical informations about Winery Il Civettaio's Sangiovese.
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 Sangiovese from Winery Il Civettaio are 2006, 2014, 2009, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Il Civettaio
The Winery Il Civettaio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Montecucco to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montecucco
The wine region of Montecucco is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amantis or the Domaine Azienda Biologica Basile produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montecucco are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montecucco often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or grass.
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: Apogee
This period varies greatly depending on the type of wine and the vintage, and corresponds to the optimum quality of a wine. After the peak comes the decline.
