Winery Le Coste Litrozzo Rosso
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Ciliegiolo and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Litrozzo Rosso from the Winery Le Coste
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In the mouth the Litrozzo Rosso of Winery Le Coste in the region of Latium is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Litrozzo Rosso of Winery Le Coste in the region of Latium often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of bramble, citrus fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Litrozzo Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Litrozzo Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Litrozzo Rosso
The Litrozzo Rosso of Winery Le Coste matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of cabri en colombo with creole sauce, tagliatelle with mushrooms or pljeskavica (balkan hamburger).
Details and technical informations about Winery Le Coste's Litrozzo Rosso.
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
The best vintages of Litrozzo Rosso from Winery Le Coste are 2019, 2018, 2016, 2017 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Le Coste
The Winery Le Coste is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Latium to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Latium
Lazio is a region in Central Italy, where the ancient capital of Rome is located. The region's reputation is based primarily on its white wines, the main varieties of which are Trebbiano, Malvasia di Candia and Malvasia Puntinata. Traditionally, these wines were fat, Round, abboccato and intended for immediate consumption. Today, the styles are lighter, drier and crisper thanks to modern winemaking methods.
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