Winery Tenuta dell'ArgentaiaCol di Lupo
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Col di Lupo of the Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia is in the top 20 of wines of Maremma Toscana.
Taste structure of the Col di Lupo from the Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Col di Lupo of Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia in the region of Tuscany is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Col di Lupo
Pairings that work perfectly with Col di Lupo
Original food and wine pairings with Col di Lupo
The Col di Lupo of Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of wild boar stew in burgundy style, couscous chicken and merguez or sauté of veal with tomato.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia's Col di Lupo.
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
The best vintages of Col di Lupo from Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia are 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia
The Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Maremma Toscana to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Maremma Toscana
The wine region of Maremma Toscana is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antinori or the Domaine Rocca di Frassinello produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Maremma Toscana are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Maremma Toscana often reveals types of flavors of cherry, game or nutty and sometimes also flavors of hay, white peach or lime.
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: Vent (taste of)
A defect that characterizes a wine exposed to the air, and which has lost its aromatic qualities.
