This variety is the result of an intraspecific cross between Pinot Noir and Pirovano 1 (Chasselas rose x Hamburg Muscat), obtained in 1939 by Heinrich Birk at the Geinsenheim Research Station (Germany). It can be found not only in Germany but also in Great Britain, Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, the United States, Canada, etc. In France, it is almost unknown.

Last vintages of this wine

Vin Santo Cortona - 2004

In the top 100 of of Cortona wines

Average rating: 4.9

The best vintages of Vin Santo Cortona from Winery Leuta are 2004

Informations about the Winery Leuta

The winery offers 11 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Cortona in the region of Toscane

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The Winery Leuta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Cortona to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 20000 of of Italy wines

In the top 3500 of of Cortona wines

In the top 2500 of sweet wines

In the top 75000 wines of the world

The wine region of Cortona

The wine region of Cortona is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina Doveri or the Domaine La Braccesca produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cortona are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cortona often reveals types of flavors of cream, red cherry or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.

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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