Winery Tenuta del Fontino - Optimus Rosso

Winery Tenuta del FontinoOptimus 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 Optimus Rosso of Winery Tenuta del Fontino is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Optimus Rosso from the Winery Tenuta del Fontino

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Optimus Rosso of Winery Tenuta del Fontino in the region of Toscane is a powerful.

Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta del Fontino's Optimus Rosso.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Optimus Rosso - 2016
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Optimus Rosso - 2015
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Optimus Rosso from Winery Tenuta del Fontino are 2015, 2016

Informations about the Winery Tenuta del Fontino

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toscane
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The Winery Tenuta del Fontino is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 60000 of of Italy wines
In the top 10000 of of Toscane wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 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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