Winery Poderi FirenzeSottocasa Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva

Red wine of Montecucco of Toscane of Italy

3.5

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Sottocasa Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva of Winery Poderi Firenze is a red wine from the region of Montecucco of Toscane.
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 Sottocasa Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva from the Winery Poderi Firenze

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Sottocasa Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva of Winery Poderi Firenze in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Sottocasa Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva

Pairings that work perfectly with Sottocasa Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva

Original food and wine pairings with Sottocasa Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva

Lamb

Cured meat

The Sottocasa Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva of Winery Poderi Firenze matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of tournedos rossini, marielle's lamb and eggplant parmentier or veal paupiettes with beer.

Details and technical informations about Winery Poderi Firenze's Sottocasa Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva.

Winery

Winery Poderi Firenze

Grape varieties

Sangiovese

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

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

Sottocasa Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva - 2008

In the top 100 of of Montecucco wines

Average rating: 3.5

The best vintages of Sottocasa Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva from Winery Poderi Firenze are 2008

Informations about the Winery Poderi Firenze

The winery offers 8 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Montecucco in the region of Toscane

The Winery Poderi Firenze is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Montecucco to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 90000 of of Italy wines

In the top 15000 of of Montecucco wines

In the top 300000 of red wines

In the top 550000 wines of the world

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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