Winery Pietrafitta - La Sughera Rosso

Winery PietrafittaLa Sughera Rosso

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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 La Sughera Rosso of Winery Pietrafitta is a red wine from the region of San Gimignano of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
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 La Sughera Rosso from the Winery Pietrafitta

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the La Sughera Rosso of Winery Pietrafitta 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 Sughera Rosso of Winery Pietrafitta in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of oak.

Details and technical informations about Winery Pietrafitta's La Sughera Rosso.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

La Sughera Rosso - 2012
In the top 100 of of San Gimignano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
La Sughera Rosso - 2009
In the top 100 of of San Gimignano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
La Sughera Rosso - 2008
In the top 100 of of San Gimignano wines
Average rating: 4.211110
La Sughera Rosso - 2007
In the top 100 of of San Gimignano wines
Average rating: 3.911110
La Sughera Rosso - 2006
In the top 100 of of San Gimignano wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of La Sughera Rosso from Winery Pietrafitta are 2008, 2006, 2012, 2009 and 2007.

Informations about the Winery Pietrafitta

The winery offers 16 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in San Gimignano in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Pietrafitta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of San Gimignano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

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The wine region of San Gimignano

The wine region of San Gimignano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Panizzi or the Domaine Il Colombaio di Santachiara produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of San Gimignano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of San Gimignano often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, oaky or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, red fruit or citrus fruit.


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: Véraison

A phase in the vegetative cycle of the vine that takes place in summer, usually in August, when the grapes change colour from green to red (for reds) or yellow (for whites). This stage heralds the beginning of ripening.

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