Winery La GerlaBirba Toscano
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Birba Toscano from the Winery La Gerla
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Birba Toscano of Winery La Gerla in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Birba Toscano of Winery La Gerla in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Birba Toscano
Pairings that work perfectly with Birba Toscano
Original food and wine pairings with Birba Toscano
The Birba Toscano of Winery La Gerla matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, lamb tagine with artichokes and dried tomatoes or veal tagine with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Gerla's Birba Toscano.
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 Birba Toscano from Winery La Gerla are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery La Gerla
The Winery La Gerla is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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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