Winery VentolaioIl Colle del Fante Rosso di Montalcino
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Il Colle del Fante Rosso di Montalcino from the Winery Ventolaio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Il Colle del Fante Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Ventolaio in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Il Colle del Fante Rosso di Montalcino
Pairings that work perfectly with Il Colle del Fante Rosso di Montalcino
Original food and wine pairings with Il Colle del Fante Rosso di Montalcino
The Il Colle del Fante Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Ventolaio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), lamb chops with honey and spices or sauté of veal with chorizo.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ventolaio's Il Colle del Fante Rosso di Montalcino.
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 Il Colle del Fante Rosso di Montalcino from Winery Ventolaio are 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Ventolaio
The Winery Ventolaio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Rosso di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino
The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere le Ripi or the Domaine Stella di Campalto produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso di Montalcino are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso di Montalcino often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, dried rose or caramel and sometimes also flavors of thyme, dried herbs or almonds.
The wine region of Tuscany
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.
The word of the wine: Vinification of sweet wines
Moelleux and liquoreux wines are characterized by the presence of residual sugars (natural sugar of the grape), not transformed into alcohol under the effect of yeasts. The fermentation is stopped by cold and by the addition of sulphur dioxide (sulphur).
