Colline Lucchesi

Colline Lucchesi is the name of an Italian red and white wine.

History

His name carries the nationally known wine based on its origin, since it is grown in the municipalities of Lucca, Capannori and Porcari in the Tuscan province of Lucca. The wine has been produced since 1968 and is thus one of the oldest coming from Italy Wines. Since 1985 it belongs to quality class D.O.C. ( Denominazione di origine controllata ). In addition to the wine Colline Lucchesi also the olive oil produced from the same area has gained a higher profile.

Production of the Colline Lucchesi

As a varietal wines both red and white wines from Colline Lucchesi at least 85 percent Merlot, Sangiovese and Vermentino must contain. Merlot and Sangiovese are also usable as Riserva. The dry white wine is made from Trebbiano Toscana (45 to 70 percent), Malvasia Bianca Lunga ( located in the area called Malvasia del Chianti ) and Vermentino (up to 45 percent) and an individual added mixture grechetto generated. Also, the dry red wine; this is made from Sangiovese (45 to 70 percent), Cannaiolo ( up to 30 percent, alternatively or in addition is also possible Ciliegiolo ), Merlot (up to 15 percent) and up to 15 percent of other authorized varieties such as Moscato or Aleatico ( individual unit up to 5 percent). Find use in the preparation of Colline Lucchesi also based in the province of Lucca red wine and white wine grapes. Then the wine is aged in small barrels for a period of approximately three years.

Taste, consumption and alcohol content

The full-bodied and rich wine is the taste comparable to a good Chianti and, accordingly, velvety, harmonious and - if the wine is still quite young - even sparkling. The alcohol content varies from 11.5 to 12.5 percent by volume.