Val di Cornia Rosso (Italy)
Val di Cornia Rosso DOCG is a "Bordeaux Style" blend of:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese.
Val di Cornia Rosso Flavors
Val di Cornia Rosso tastes like a classic Bordeaux blend:
Black Currant, Dark Berries and Plum are typical Val di Cornia Rosso flavors.
Dark Floral hints (Violets) and Wet Soil (Graphite).
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Violets |
 Pepper |
 Licorice |
 Wet Stone |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Oak |
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Coffee |
Val di Cornia Rosso Profile
Val di Cornia Rosso has a classic "Bordeaux blend" profile:
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 12.5-14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F) Riserva 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Val di Cornia Rosso Food Pairing
Rich Flavors and Tannins make Val di Cornia Rosso a perfect partner to Flavory Dishes.
It also loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Excellent Pairings
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit. Game.
Caramel Chicken.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Pepper Beef. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
Filet Mignon. Filetto (Italy). Solomillo (Spain).
The Ideal Glass for Val di Cornia Rosso
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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Super Tuscan
In the 1970s, Tuscan wine producers "invented" the name Super Tuscan for high quality wines using non regional grapes, because the Toscana climate proved to be good for this.
Most of these local blends use an IGT appellation (Indicazione Geografica Tipica).
Some Super Tuscans are based on "Bordeaux Blends" grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.
Some are based on Merlot, some contain Sangiovese, and some contain Syrah.
One famous wine, Guidalberto from Tenuta San Guido, is composed of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 10% Sangiovese. Another, Le Difese, is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese.
Super Tuscan DOC(G)
These are the Super Tuscans with a DOC(G) status today:
Val di Cornia Rosso DOCG
Val di Cornia Rosso got DOCG status in 2011:
Min 40% Sangiovese.
Max 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot.
Max 20% other local grapes.
Rosso:
Min 12.5% Alcohol.
Min 18 months Aging.
Riserva:
Min 13% Alcohol
Min 18 months in Barrel.
Min 6 months in Bottle.
Wine Region Toscana
Toscana is famous for the majestetic city of Firenze
Ponte Vecchio in Firenze
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
65% Sangiovese |
6% Trebbiano |
Rosé Wines |
Sweet Wines |
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Soil
Soft and crumbly, marl-like clay-limestone and dense sandstone in the Apennine foothills.
Sandy clay around San Gimignano.
Gravelly clay and sandy soils in the Bolgheri and Maremma areas.
Climate
The climate is Mediterranean with dry, hot summers; warm springs; and mild, rainy autumns and winters.
Variations in altitude, exposition, and diurnal temperatures in the foothills contribute to climatic conditions that help balance the sugar, acidity, and aromatics in the grapes.
Coastal areas like Bolgheri and Val di Cornia tend to be more temperate.