Winery San Fabiano CalcinaiaCortenova Toscana
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Cortenova Toscana from the Winery San Fabiano Calcinaia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cortenova Toscana of Winery San Fabiano Calcinaia in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Cortenova Toscana
Pairings that work perfectly with Cortenova Toscana
Original food and wine pairings with Cortenova Toscana
The Cortenova Toscana of Winery San Fabiano Calcinaia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or guinea fowl with olives.
Details and technical informations about Winery San Fabiano Calcinaia's Cortenova Toscana.
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 Cortenova Toscana from Winery San Fabiano Calcinaia are 2012
Informations about the Winery San Fabiano Calcinaia
The Winery San Fabiano Calcinaia is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Chaptalization
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