Winery MontecalviAlta Valle della Greve
Red wine
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 Alta Valle della Greve from the Winery Montecalvi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alta Valle della Greve of Winery Montecalvi in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alta Valle della Greve of Winery Montecalvi in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Alta Valle della Greve
Pairings that work perfectly with Alta Valle della Greve
Original food and wine pairings with Alta Valle della Greve
The Alta Valle della Greve of Winery Montecalvi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, lamb with vermicelli or shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac.
Details and technical informations about Winery Montecalvi's Alta Valle della Greve.
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 Alta Valle della Greve from Winery Montecalvi are 1999, 0
Informations about the Winery Montecalvi
The Winery Montecalvi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Alta Valle della Greve to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alta Valle della Greve
The wine region of Alta Valle della Greve is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Poggio Scalette or the Domaine Fattoria Le Fonti produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alta Valle della Greve are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alta Valle della Greve often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
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: Light (taste of)
Taste close to oxidation, characteristic of champagnes altered by prolonged exposure to light.
