Winery Torraccia di ChiusiGoccia d'Or Millesimato
Sparkling wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Torraccia di Chiusi's Goccia d'Or Millesimato.
Discover the grape variety: Négret pounjut
An ancient grape variety endemic to the Fronton region in the Haute Garonne that could also be found in La Ville Dieu du Temple in the Lot et Garonne. Today, it is not very present in the vineyard and is on the verge of extinction. It is, however, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A. It should not be confused with Négret de Banhars, Négret Castrais or Négret de la Canourgue, and it should be noted that it is related to Prunelard. Négret pounjut is completely unknown in other wine-producing countries.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Goccia d'Or Millesimato from Winery Torraccia di Chiusi are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Torraccia di Chiusi
The Winery Torraccia di Chiusi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of San Gimignano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of San Gimignano
The wine region of San Gimignano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Panizzi or the Domaine Il Colombaio di Santachiara produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of San Gimignano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of San Gimignano often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, oaky or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, red fruit or citrus fruit.
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: Maceration
Prolonged contact and exchange between the juice and the grape solids, especially the skin. Not to be confused with the time of fermentation, which follows maceration. The juice becomes loaded with colouring matter and tannins, and acquires aromas. For a rosé, the maceration is short so that the colour does not "rise" too much. For white wines too, a "pellicular maceration" can be practised, which allows the wine to acquire more fat.
