Winery Pepi Lignana - Il Cucchetto

Winery Pepi LignanaIl Cucchetto

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Il Cucchetto of Winery Pepi Lignana is a red wine from the region of Maremma Toscana of Tuscany.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Petit Verdot.
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.
The Il Cucchetto of the Winery Pepi Lignana is in the top 10 of wines of Maremma Toscana.

Taste structure of the Il Cucchetto from the Winery Pepi Lignana

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Il Cucchetto of Winery Pepi Lignana 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 Il Cucchetto of Winery Pepi Lignana in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Pepi Lignana's Il Cucchetto.

Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Il Cucchetto - 2014
In the top 10 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 411110
Il Cucchetto - 2013
In the top 10 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Il Cucchetto - 2012
In the top 10 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Il Cucchetto - 2011
In the top 10 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Il Cucchetto - 2010
In the top 10 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 411110
Il Cucchetto - 2008
In the top 10 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Il Cucchetto - 2007
In the top 10 of of Maremma Toscana wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Il Cucchetto from Winery Pepi Lignana are 2007, 2013, 2012, 2008 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Pepi Lignana

The winery offers 6 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Maremma Toscana in the region of Tuscany

The Winery Pepi Lignana is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Maremma Toscana to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Tuscany
In the top 6000 of of Italy wines
In the top 20 of of Maremma Toscana wines
In the top 20000 of red wines
In the top 30000 wines of the world

The wine region of Maremma Toscana

The wine region of Maremma Toscana is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antinori or the Domaine Rocca di Frassinello produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Maremma Toscana are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Maremma Toscana often reveals types of flavors of cherry, game or nutty and sometimes also flavors of hay, white peach or lime.


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: Tears

Traces left by the wine on the sides of the glass when it is shaken or tilted.

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