Winery Poggio CoccoPhonsano Montefalco Sagrantino
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Phonsano Montefalco Sagrantino from the Winery Poggio Cocco
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Phonsano Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Poggio Cocco in the region of Umbria is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Phonsano Montefalco Sagrantino
Pairings that work perfectly with Phonsano Montefalco Sagrantino
Original food and wine pairings with Phonsano Montefalco Sagrantino
The Phonsano Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Poggio Cocco matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of alsatian bäckeoffe, pasta with puttanesca sauce or calf sweetbread with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Poggio Cocco's Phonsano Montefalco Sagrantino.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Phonsano Montefalco Sagrantino from Winery Poggio Cocco are 0, 2013
Informations about the Winery Poggio Cocco
The Winery Poggio Cocco is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Montefalco Sagrantino to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montefalco Sagrantino
The wine region of Montefalco Sagrantino is located in the region of Montefalco of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paolo Bea or the Domaine Paolo Bea produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montefalco Sagrantino are Sangiovese, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montefalco Sagrantino often reveals types of flavors of oaky, cream or cheese and sometimes also flavors of mint, toasty or nutmeg.
The wine region of Umbria
Umbria, in CentralItaly, is a region of lush hills, hilltop villages and iconic historic towns. The latter are exemplified by Orvieto and Assisi. At the very heart of the Italian peninsula, it is surrounded by Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. It is in fact the only Italian region without a coastline or international border.
The word of the wine: Monopoly (raw)
Cru exploited exclusively by a domain. The famous Romanée Conti is a monopoly cru.
