Winery Lacrime d’OrciaRiserva Rosso
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The Riserva Rosso of the Winery Lacrime d’Orcia is in the top 0 of wines of Orcia.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lacrime d’Orcia's Riserva Rosso.
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 Lacrime d’Orcia
The Winery Lacrime d’Orcia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Orcia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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 Tuscany
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.
The word of the wine: Gout (wine of)
In red wine making, the wine comes directly from the vat after devatting (see press).
