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Wine: Red wine
Taste: Semi dry
Volume: Medium
Min. alcohol: 11%
Storage potential: 3 years
The red wine, Valdichiana Rosso, is composed of the grapes Sangiovese (50-100%), Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot and/or Syrah (0-50%). Local red grapes may also be added (0-15%).
The wine is clear, intense, fruity, fragrant and fresh when it's young. The taste is pleasant, fresh, harmonious and, if young, characterized by a nice freshness.
There is also a Rosato made from the same grapes.
Goes well with most everything on the table.
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That Italy in 2011 was the worlds largest wine producer?
Calabria has a long and proud history of winemaking. Legend has it that the vineyards which covered the coastal hills of the region inspired the ancient Greeks to mint their coins with the title 'Oenotria', the land of wine.
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