Winery Sassetti LivioLa Querciolina Montecucco Rosso
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
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 La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso of the Winery Sassetti Livio is in the top 50 of wines of Montecucco.
Taste structure of the La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso from the Winery Sassetti Livio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso of Winery Sassetti Livio in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso of Winery Sassetti Livio in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso
The La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso of Winery Sassetti Livio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef miroton, lamb epigram in spicy sauce or duck breast with black figs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Sassetti Livio's La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso.
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 La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso from Winery Sassetti Livio are 2014, 2016, 2015, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Sassetti Livio
The Winery Sassetti Livio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Montecucco to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montecucco
The wine region of Montecucco is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amantis or the Domaine Azienda Biologica Basile produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montecucco are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montecucco often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or grass.
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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