Winery Terre MargaritelliRoccascossa
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Sangiovese.
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 Roccascossa from the Winery Terre Margaritelli
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Roccascossa of Winery Terre Margaritelli in the region of Umbria is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Roccascossa of Winery Terre Margaritelli in the region of Umbria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Roccascossa
Pairings that work perfectly with Roccascossa
Original food and wine pairings with Roccascossa
The Roccascossa of Winery Terre Margaritelli matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, leek pie or duck breast with red fruits.
Details and technical informations about Winery Terre Margaritelli's Roccascossa.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Roccascossa from Winery Terre Margaritelli are 2018, 2013, 2017, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Terre Margaritelli
The Winery Terre Margaritelli is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Torgiano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Torgiano
Historic Umbrian DOC (1968) south of Perugia, rolling terroirs around Torgiano. Sangiovese signature in red (≥50%): ruby robe, elegant cherry, raspberry, plum and floral-spice notes, fine tannins and freshness. Canaiolo, Trebbiano Toscano and Ciliegiolo as complements. The Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG (1990), with superb ageing, is the emblem of Lungarotti (Rubesco).
The wine region of Umbria
"Green heart" of Italy, cradle of Sagrantino: exceptional tannic red in Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, dense and concentrated with notes of blackberry, candied plum, liquorice, spice and leather, powerful tannins and long ageing. Suppler Sangiovese in blends, Cabernet and Merlot in Torgiano DOCG. Orvieto whites based on Grechetto and Trebbiano, full and almondy, from dry to sweet Muffato. ~13,000 ha between Tuscany and Lazio.
The word of the wine: Astringency
Chemical stimulation that tightens the mucous membranes of the mouth and causes a sensation of harshness, which is characteristic of the presence of tannins. With time, the tannins lose their harshness and become softer.
