Winery La Fortezza - Scudo d'Oro Rosso di Toscana

Winery La FortezzaScudo d'Oro Rosso di Toscana

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
The tasters did not really appreciate this wine.
The Scudo d'Oro Rosso di Toscana of Winery La Fortezza is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Ciliegiolo and the Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Scudo d'Oro Rosso di Toscana from the Winery La Fortezza

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Scudo d'Oro Rosso di Toscana of Winery La Fortezza in the region of Toscane is a .

Details and technical informations about Winery La Fortezza's Scudo d'Oro Rosso di Toscana.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo

It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .

Informations about the Winery La Fortezza

The winery offers 29 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.2.
It is in the top 25 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toscane

The Winery La Fortezza is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 200000 of of Italy wines
In the top 30000 of of Toscane wines
In the top 650000 of red wines
In the top 1500000 wines of the world

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 Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the appellation Mâcon plus geographical denomination . The tectonics and the very different nature of the rocks that make up the subsoil of this region explain the great variety of soils found in this part fo Bourgogne. It also explains why each wine offers a different personnality. This vid ...

The word of the wine: Methuselah

Bottle with a capacity of 6 litres (synonymous with imperial).

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