Winery La CalonicaCalcinaio Sangiovese
Red wine
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
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Calcinaio Sangiovese of Winery La Calonica in the region of Tuscany 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 Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Calcinaio Sangiovese
Pairings that work perfectly with Calcinaio Sangiovese
Original food and wine pairings with Calcinaio Sangiovese
The Calcinaio Sangiovese of Winery La Calonica matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), saddle of lamb stuffed with chicken breast and basil or white wine fondue.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Calonica's Calcinaio Sangiovese.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Calcinaio Sangiovese from Winery La Calonica are 2015, 2013, 0, 2012 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery La Calonica
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.
The wine region of Cortona
Tuscan DOC around the Etruscan city (Arezzo) above the Val di Chiana, mineral clay-limestone soils at >=250 m. Syrah signature red (introduced in the Napoleonic era): dense and structured with notes of blackberry, black cherry, pepper, violet, garrigue and a hint of liquorice, firm tannins and vibrant freshness — one of Italy's greatest Syrahs. Sangiovese and Merlot in blends, firm Cabernet, fruity Colorino. Trebbiano and Grechetto in whites.
The wine region of Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: Nouaison
Phase of the vegetative cycle of the vine following flowering and corresponding to the formation of the grape berry.
