Winery Il Poggio - Poggio Corno Orcia

Winery Il PoggioPoggio Corno Orcia

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The Poggio Corno Orcia of Winery Il Poggio is a red wine from the region of Orcia of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Ciliegiolo, the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Poggio Corno Orcia from the Winery Il Poggio

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Poggio Corno Orcia of Winery Il Poggio in the region of Toscane is a powerful.

Details and technical informations about Winery Il Poggio's Poggio Corno Orcia.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo

It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .

Last vintages of this wine

Poggio Corno Orcia - 2015
In the top 100 of of Orcia wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Poggio Corno Orcia - 2013
In the top 100 of of Orcia wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Poggio Corno Orcia from Winery Il Poggio are 2015, 2013

Informations about the Winery Il Poggio

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Orcia in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Il Poggio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Orcia to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 50000 of of Italy wines
In the top 9000 of of Orcia wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
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The wine region of Orcia

The wine region of Orcia is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere Forte or the Domaine Podere Forte produce mainly wines red, pink and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orcia are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orcia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, dark fruit or cedar.


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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