Winery Poggio LontanoMorellino di Scansano
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Morellino di Scansano from the Winery Poggio Lontano
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Morellino di Scansano of Winery Poggio Lontano in the region of Tuscany is a .
Food and wine pairings with Morellino di Scansano
Pairings that work perfectly with Morellino di Scansano
Original food and wine pairings with Morellino di Scansano
The Morellino di Scansano of Winery Poggio Lontano matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, lamb tagine with preserved lemons and onion compote with... or milanese cutlets like in italy.
Details and technical informations about Winery Poggio Lontano's Morellino di Scansano.
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 Morellino di Scansano from Winery Poggio Lontano are 2001, 2011, 2010, 2008 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Poggio Lontano
The Winery Poggio Lontano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Morellino di Scansano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Morellino di Scansano
The wine region of Morellino di Scansano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Villa Acquaviva or the Domaine Alberese produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Morellino di Scansano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Morellino di Scansano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, rosemary or spices and sometimes also flavors of ripe blackberries, black fruit or floral.
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: Clone
A vine propagated from a single specimen (by cuttings or grafting), as opposed to mass selection, which starts from a family of vines.
