Winery PiombaiaDono Toscana Rosso
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Dono Toscana Rosso of the Winery Piombaia is in the top 10 of wines of Rosso di Montalcino.
Taste structure of the Dono Toscana Rosso from the Winery Piombaia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Dono Toscana Rosso of Winery Piombaia in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Dono Toscana Rosso of Winery Piombaia in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Dono Toscana Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Dono Toscana Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Dono Toscana Rosso
The Dono Toscana Rosso of Winery Piombaia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef mironton, original mafé with okra or potjevleesch.
Details and technical informations about Winery Piombaia's Dono Toscana 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 Dono Toscana Rosso from Winery Piombaia are 2011, 0
Informations about the Winery Piombaia
The Winery Piombaia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Rosso di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino
The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere le Ripi or the Domaine Stella di Campalto produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso di Montalcino are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso di Montalcino often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, dried rose or caramel and sometimes also flavors of thyme, dried herbs or almonds.
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: Draft liquor (champagne)
After blending, the wine is bottled with a liqueur de tirage (a mixture of sugar and wine) and a yeast (selected yeasts). The yeast attacks the sugar and creates carbon dioxide. The fermentation, which lasts about two months, is prolonged by an ageing period (15 months minimum in total). The bottle is capped (some rare vintages are capped with a staple and a cork).
