Winery Simona CeccheriniFontefossoli Rosso

Red wine of Toscane of Italy

3.4

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

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Fontefossoli Rosso of Winery Simona Ceccherini is a red wine from the region 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 Fontefossoli Rosso from the Winery Simona Ceccherini

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Fontefossoli Rosso of Winery Simona Ceccherini in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Fontefossoli Rosso

Pairings that work perfectly with Fontefossoli Rosso

Original food and wine pairings with Fontefossoli Rosso

Lamb

Cured meat

The Fontefossoli Rosso of Winery Simona Ceccherini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, shoulder of lamb with a spoon or shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac.

Details and technical informations about Winery Simona Ceccherini's Fontefossoli Rosso.

Winery

Winery Simona Ceccherini

Grape varieties

Ciliegiolo

Region/Great wine region

Toscane

Country

Italy

Style of wine

Red

Alcohol

13°

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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

Fontefossoli Rosso - 2014

In the top 100 of of Toscane wines

Average rating: 3.9

The best vintages of Fontefossoli Rosso from Winery Simona Ceccherini are 2014

Informations about the Winery Simona Ceccherini

The winery offers 6 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 Toscane

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The Winery Simona Ceccherini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 150000 of of Italy wines

In the top 550 of of Toscane wines

In the top 400000 of red wines

In the top 750000 wines of the world

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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