Winery La DragonaMontecucco Montegiovi Terra 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 Montecucco Montegiovi Terra Sangiovese from the Winery La Dragona
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Montecucco Montegiovi Terra Sangiovese of Winery La Dragona in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Montecucco Montegiovi Terra Sangiovese
Pairings that work perfectly with Montecucco Montegiovi Terra Sangiovese
Original food and wine pairings with Montecucco Montegiovi Terra Sangiovese
The Montecucco Montegiovi Terra Sangiovese of Winery La Dragona matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), lamb tagine with onions, purple olives and lemons... or flank steak with shallots in red wine sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Dragona's Montecucco Montegiovi Terra 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).
Informations about the Winery La Dragona
The Winery La Dragona is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Maturation
Transformation undergone by the grape when it is enriched with sugar and loses some of its acidity to reach maturity.
