Winery Rascioni & CecconelloPoggio Ciliegio Ciliegiolo
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.
Taste structure of the Poggio Ciliegio Ciliegiolo from the Winery Rascioni & Cecconello
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Poggio Ciliegio Ciliegiolo of Winery Rascioni & Cecconello in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Poggio Ciliegio Ciliegiolo of Winery Rascioni & Cecconello in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of oaky, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Poggio Ciliegio Ciliegiolo
Pairings that work perfectly with Poggio Ciliegio Ciliegiolo
Original food and wine pairings with Poggio Ciliegio Ciliegiolo
The Poggio Ciliegio Ciliegiolo of Winery Rascioni & Cecconello matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of roast beef with pepper, lamb tagine with honey and dried fruits or braised veal heart with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rascioni & Cecconello's Poggio Ciliegio Ciliegiolo.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Poggio Ciliegio Ciliegiolo from Winery Rascioni & Cecconello are 1999, 2015, 2013, 2012 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Rascioni & Cecconello
The Winery Rascioni & Cecconello is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Groslot
See grolleau.
