Winery La Calonica - Calcinaio Sangiovese

Winery La CalonicaCalcinaio Sangiovese

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Calcinaio Sangiovese of Winery La Calonica is a red wine from the region of Cortona of Toscane.
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 Calcinaio Sangiovese from the Winery La Calonica

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Calcinaio Sangiovese of Winery La Calonica in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Calcinaio Sangiovese of Winery La Calonica in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery La Calonica's Calcinaio Sangiovese.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Calcinaio Sangiovese - 2015
In the top 100 of of Cortona wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Calcinaio Sangiovese - 2014
In the top 100 of of Cortona wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Calcinaio Sangiovese - 2013
In the top 100 of of Cortona wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Calcinaio Sangiovese - 2012
In the top 100 of of Cortona wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Calcinaio Sangiovese from Winery La Calonica are 2015, 2013, 2012, 2014

Informations about the Winery La Calonica

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Cortona in the region of Toscane

The Winery La Calonica is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Cortona to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 35000 of of Italy wines
In the top 6500 of of Cortona wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of Cortona

The wine region of Cortona is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina Doveri or the Domaine La Braccesca produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cortona are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cortona often reveals types of flavors of cream, red cherry or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.


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: SR

A company of harvesters and handlers who have pooled their equipment (press, vats, etc.).

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