Winery La CanonicaTerre dell'Asso
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Terre dell'Asso from the Winery La Canonica
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Terre dell'Asso of Winery La Canonica in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Terre dell'Asso of Winery La Canonica in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Terre dell'Asso
Pairings that work perfectly with Terre dell'Asso
Original food and wine pairings with Terre dell'Asso
The Terre dell'Asso of Winery La Canonica matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of stewed beef heart, lamb in spicy sauce or cordon bleu with veal and cured ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Canonica's Terre dell'Asso.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Terre dell'Asso from Winery La Canonica are 2016, 2015, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery La Canonica
The Winery La Canonica is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Orcia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Orcia
DOC of the Val d'Orcia in Tuscany (UNESCO landscape between Pienza, San Quirico and Montalcino), clay-limestone soils, Mediterranean-continental climate. Sangiovese is the signature red (≥60% in Rosso, ≥90% as varietal): fruity and elegant with red cherry, raspberry, plum, violet, herbs and spice, fine tannins and lively acidity — an accessible alternative to neighbouring Brunello. Colorino, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Foglia Tonda in blends. Fresh rosés from the same Sangiovese.
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: Flint (smell of)
Mineral odour reminiscent of flint and flint heated during sharpening.
