Winery La VelonaSant'Antimo
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Sant'Antimo from the Winery La Velona
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sant'Antimo of Winery La Velona in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sant'Antimo of Winery La Velona in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sant'Antimo
Pairings that work perfectly with Sant'Antimo
Original food and wine pairings with Sant'Antimo
The Sant'Antimo of Winery La Velona matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of sweet and sour turkish dumpling soup (eksili köfte), lamb shoulder cooked for 5 hours or meatballs catalan style.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Velona's Sant'Antimo.
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 Sant'Antimo from Winery La Velona are 2004, 2012, 2011, 2009 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery La Velona
The Winery La Velona is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Sant'Antimo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sant'Antimo
The wine region of Sant'Antimo is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cupano or the Domaine Poggio Il Castellare produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sant'Antimo are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sant'Antimo often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dark fruit or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, black currant or cassis.
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: Tannic
Said of an astringent wine rich in tannins.
