Winery Tenuta Le Velette1870 Rosso Orvietano
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 .
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the 1870 Rosso Orvietano from the Winery Tenuta Le Velette
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the 1870 Rosso Orvietano of Winery Tenuta Le Velette in the region of Umbria is a .
Food and wine pairings with 1870 Rosso Orvietano
Pairings that work perfectly with 1870 Rosso Orvietano
Original food and wine pairings with 1870 Rosso Orvietano
The 1870 Rosso Orvietano of Winery Tenuta Le Velette matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of quick meatloaf, pasta with tuna, garlic and lemon cream or bacon and mushroom tagliatelle.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta Le Velette's 1870 Rosso Orvietano.
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).
Informations about the Winery Tenuta Le Velette
The Winery Tenuta Le Velette is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Orvietano Rosso to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Orvietano Rosso
The wine region of Orvietano Rosso is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Montegiove or the Domaine Cantina Altarocca produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orvietano Rosso are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orvietano Rosso often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, earth or red fruit.
The wine region of Umbria
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.
The word of the wine: Farm
Wine dominated by a strong acidity and/or biting tannins. In this case, the components of the wine need to melt, i.e. to harmonize during the maturation in the cellar.
