Winery Tenuta Castelbuono - Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso

Winery Tenuta CastelbuonoZiggurat Montefalco Rosso

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso of Winery Tenuta Castelbuono is a red wine from the region of Montefalco of Ombrie.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
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 Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso from the Winery Tenuta Castelbuono

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso of Winery Tenuta Castelbuono in the region of Ombrie is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, vanilla

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

pepper, licorice

Wine with floral taste

violet

On the nose the Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso of Winery Tenuta Castelbuono in the region of Ombrie often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or cassis and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, cedar or sage.

Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta Castelbuono's Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso.

Winemaker
Luca D'Attoma
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso - 2018
In the top 100 of of Montefalco wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso - 2017
In the top 100 of of Montefalco wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso - 2016
In the top 100 of of Montefalco wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso - 2015
In the top 100 of of Montefalco wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso - 2014
In the top 100 of of Montefalco wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso - 2013
In the top 100 of of Montefalco wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso - 2012
In the top 100 of of Montefalco wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso from Winery Tenuta Castelbuono are 2018, 2013, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Tenuta Castelbuono

The winery offers 6 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This winery is part of the Tenute Lunelli.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Montefalco in the region of Ombrie
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The Winery Tenuta Castelbuono is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Montefalco to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Ombrie
In the top 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 250 of of Montefalco wines
In the top 45000 of red wines
In the top 65000 wines of the world

The wine region of Montefalco

The wine region of Montefalco is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paolo Bea or the Domaine Paolo Bea produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montefalco are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montefalco often reveals types of flavors of oak, tropical fruit or bramble and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, graphite or cinnamon.


The wine region of Ombrie

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.

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The word of the wine: Salmanazar

Bottle with a capacity of 9 litres.

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