Winery Il Colombaio di SantachiaraColombaio San Gimignano Rosso
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.
The Colombaio San Gimignano Rosso of the Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara is in the top 5 of wines of San Gimignano.
Taste structure of the Colombaio San Gimignano Rosso from the Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Colombaio San Gimignano Rosso of Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Colombaio San Gimignano Rosso of Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Colombaio San Gimignano Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Colombaio San Gimignano Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Colombaio San Gimignano Rosso
The Colombaio San Gimignano Rosso of Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of chicken, beef and lamb couscous (morocco), lamb chops with tarragon cream or turkey ballotine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara's Colombaio San Gimignano Rosso.
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 Colombaio San Gimignano Rosso from Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara are 2014, 2013, 2015, 2011 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara
The Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of San Gimignano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of San Gimignano
The wine region of San Gimignano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Panizzi or the Domaine Il Colombaio di Santachiara produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of San Gimignano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of San Gimignano often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, oaky or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, red fruit or citrus fruit.
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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The word of the wine: Oxidation
Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.
