Winery SatorOperaundici Montescudaio
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Ciliegiolo, the Sangiovese and the Teroldego.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Operaundici Montescudaio from the Winery Sator
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Operaundici Montescudaio of Winery Sator in the region of Tuscany is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Operaundici Montescudaio
Pairings that work perfectly with Operaundici Montescudaio
Original food and wine pairings with Operaundici Montescudaio
The Operaundici Montescudaio of Winery Sator matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of bernard's potée, lamb with masalé sauce and rice or veal chop normandy style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Sator's Operaundici Montescudaio.
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 Operaundici Montescudaio from Winery Sator are 2013, 2011, 2016, 2015 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Sator
The Winery Sator is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Montescudaio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montescudaio
The wine region of Montescudaio is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marchesi Ginori Lisci or the Domaine Pagani de Marchi produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montescudaio are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montescudaio often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
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: Green harvest or green harvesting
The practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining grapes tend to gain weight.
