Winery La CalonicaGirifalco Sangiovese
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Girifalco Sangiovese from the Winery La Calonica
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Girifalco Sangiovese of Winery La Calonica in the region of Tuscany is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Girifalco Sangiovese
Pairings that work perfectly with Girifalco Sangiovese
Original food and wine pairings with Girifalco Sangiovese
The Girifalco Sangiovese of Winery La Calonica matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, purple leg of lamb with red wine and cranberries or venison bourguignon.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Calonica's Girifalco Sangiovese.
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 Girifalco Sangiovese from Winery La Calonica are 2010, 2009, 0, 2012
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
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 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: Methuselah
Bottle with a capacity of 6 litres (synonymous with imperial).
