Winery La NascostaSaltamacchia

Red wine of Orcia of Toscane of Italy

4.4

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.

The Saltamacchia of Winery La Nascosta is a red wine from the region of Orcia of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
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 Saltamacchia from the Winery La Nascosta

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Saltamacchia of Winery La Nascosta in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Saltamacchia

Pairings that work perfectly with Saltamacchia

Original food and wine pairings with Saltamacchia

Lamb

Cured meat

The Saltamacchia of Winery La Nascosta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef in white wine, lamb tagine with olives and honey or aiguillette of duck with honey.

Details and technical informations about Winery La Nascosta's Saltamacchia.

Winery

Winery La Nascosta

Grape varieties

Sangiovese , Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Alcohol

14°

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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

Saltamacchia - 2018

In the top 100 of of Orcia wines

Average rating: 4.3

The best vintages of Saltamacchia from Winery La Nascosta are 2018

Informations about the Winery La Nascosta

The winery offers 4 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 4.4.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Orcia in the region of Toscane

The Winery La Nascosta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Orcia to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 75000 of of Italy wines

In the top 15000 of of Orcia wines

In the top 250000 of red wines

In the top 450000 wines of the world

The wine region of Orcia

The wine region of Orcia is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere Forte or the Domaine Podere Forte produce mainly wines red, pink and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orcia are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orcia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, dark fruit or cedar.

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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