Winery La TosaSauvignon
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mature and hard cheese.
Taste structure of the Sauvignon from the Winery La Tosa
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sauvignon of Winery La Tosa in the region of Emilia-Romagna is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sauvignon of Winery La Tosa in the region of Emilia-Romagna often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon
The Sauvignon of Winery La Tosa matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of smoked salmon pasta gratin, scallops or scallops express with cognac or savoyard fondue.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Tosa's Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois
Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvignon from Winery La Tosa are 2018, 2016, 2017, 2011 and 0.
Informations about the Winery La Tosa
The Winery La Tosa is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Colli Piacentini to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Colli Piacentini
The wine region of Colli Piacentini is located in the region of Émilie-Romagne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marcus Aurelius or the Domaine Luretta produce mainly wines sparkling, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli Piacentini are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli Piacentini often reveals types of flavors of oaky, tree fruit or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of lychee, mango or orange.
The wine region of Emilia-Romagna
Romagna/emilia">Emilia-Romagna is a Rich and fertile region in Northern Italy, and one of the country's most prolific wine-producing regions, with over 58,000 hectares (143,320 acres) of vines in 2010. It is 240 kilometers (150 miles) wide and stretches across almost the entire northern Italian peninsula, sandwiched between Tuscany to the South, Lombardy and Veneto to the north and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Nine miles of Liguria is all that separates Emilia-Romagna from the Ligurian Sea, and its uniqueness as the only Italian region with both an east and west coast. Emilia-Romagna's wine-growing heritage dates back to the seventh century BC, making it one of the oldest wine-growing regions in Italy.
The word of the wine: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
