Winery Tenuta Santo PietroPio II
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
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.
Taste structure of the Pio II from the Winery Tenuta Santo Pietro
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pio II of Winery Tenuta Santo Pietro in the region of Tuscany is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Pio II of Winery Tenuta Santo Pietro in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Pio II
Pairings that work perfectly with Pio II
Original food and wine pairings with Pio II
The Pio II of Winery Tenuta Santo Pietro matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef in white wine, veal tagine with preserved lemons and saffron or old-fashioned chicken in a pot.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta Santo Pietro's Pio II.
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 Pio II from Winery Tenuta Santo Pietro are 2013, 2015, 0, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Tenuta Santo Pietro
The Winery Tenuta Santo Pietro is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti
The wine region of Chianti is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. We currently count 1721 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti, producing 2759 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti go well with generally quite well with dishes .
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: Tense
Said of a lively and nervous wine.
