Winery Tenuta di ValgianoColline Lucchesi
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 powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Colline Lucchesi from the Winery Tenuta di Valgiano
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Colline Lucchesi of Winery Tenuta di Valgiano in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Colline Lucchesi of Winery Tenuta di Valgiano in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, strawberries or leather.
Food and wine pairings with Colline Lucchesi
Pairings that work perfectly with Colline Lucchesi
Original food and wine pairings with Colline Lucchesi
The Colline Lucchesi of Winery Tenuta di Valgiano matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of borscht (russia), lamb delight with tomato and cinnamon or roast veal in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta di Valgiano's Colline Lucchesi.
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 Colline Lucchesi from Winery Tenuta di Valgiano are 1999, 2015, 2009, 2008 and 2005.
Informations about the Winery Tenuta di Valgiano
The Winery Tenuta di Valgiano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Runoff
Failure of the vine flower to fertilize at the time of flowering, when the weather is too cold or rainy. Under these conditions, the vine will have few or no clusters.
