Winery La CastellinaOcchio di Pernice Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
The Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo del Chianti Classico of Winery La Castellina matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of picadillo, tripe in the style of caen or alsatian sauerkraut.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Castellina's Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo del Chianti Classico.
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 Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo del Chianti Classico from Winery La Castellina are 2010
Informations about the Winery La Castellina
The Winery La Castellina is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
The wine region of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is located in the region of Vin Santo of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rocca di Montegrossi or the Domaine Isole e Olena produce mainly wines sweet, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico are Sangiovese et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of honey, licorice or spices and sometimes also flavors of orange peel, molasses or black fruit.
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: Load shedding
Unlike pumping over, the liquid part is completely removed from the tank before being poured over the marc. This allows for a better mixing of the solid particles and the juice.
