Winery Russo - Barbicone

Winery RussoBarbicone

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Barbicone of Winery Russo is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Ciliegiolo and the Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Barbicone from the Winery Russo

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Barbicone of Winery Russo in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Barbicone of Winery Russo 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.

Details and technical informations about Winery Russo's Barbicone.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
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

Barbicone - 2017
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Barbicone - 2016
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Barbicone - 2015
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 411110
Barbicone - 2014
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Barbicone - 2013
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 411110
Barbicone - 2012
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Barbicone - 2011
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of Barbicone from Winery Russo are 2008, 2011, 2017, 2005 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Russo

The winery offers 10 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toscane

The Winery Russo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 6000 of of Italy wines
In the top 1500 of of Toscane wines
In the top 20000 of red wines
In the top 30000 wines of the world

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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