Winery PiaggiaIl Sasso Carmignano
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Vermentino.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Il Sasso Carmignano of the Winery Piaggia is in the top 5 of wines of Carmignano.
Taste structure of the Il Sasso Carmignano from the Winery Piaggia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Il Sasso Carmignano of Winery Piaggia in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Il Sasso Carmignano of Winery Piaggia 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 Il Sasso Carmignano
Pairings that work perfectly with Il Sasso Carmignano
Original food and wine pairings with Il Sasso Carmignano
The Il Sasso Carmignano of Winery Piaggia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef with cider, lamb tagine with prunes or veal paupiettes with cider.
Details and technical informations about Winery Piaggia's Il Sasso Carmignano.
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 Il Sasso Carmignano from Winery Piaggia are 2008, 2017, 2016, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Piaggia
The Winery Piaggia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Carmignano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Carmignano
The wine region of Carmignano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Capezzana or the Domaine Piaggia produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Carmignano are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Carmignano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, licorice or hazelnut and sometimes also flavors of dried apricot, walnut or vegetal.
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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The word of the wine: Stamping
Marking of corks, barrels or cases with an iron.
