Winery Tenuta CastiglioniToscana
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
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 Toscana from the Winery Tenuta Castiglioni
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Toscana of Winery Tenuta Castiglioni in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Toscana of Winery Tenuta Castiglioni in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or apples.
Food and wine pairings with Toscana
Pairings that work perfectly with Toscana
Original food and wine pairings with Toscana
The Toscana of Winery Tenuta Castiglioni matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of roast beef casserole, leg of lamb cooked in yoghurt / tave kosi (albania) or veal tagine with potatoes and olives.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta Castiglioni's Toscana.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Toscana from Winery Tenuta Castiglioni are 2016, 2007, 2006, 2017 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Tenuta Castiglioni
The Winery Tenuta Castiglioni 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
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: Heavy
Said of a thick, rustic wine that lacks finesse.
