Tuscany is home to the some of the world’s most notable red wines: Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Noble di Montepulciano and Super Tuscan (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc). But there are also dry white wines such as Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Vermentino and sweet wines like Vin Santo (pairing with cantucci biscuits) and Red Elba Aleatico Passito.
Sangiovese is the mean grape that grows on the Tuscany’s hillside. This grape is used to produce a delicate, velvety and light wine that with aging in casks or barrels is best expressed by.
Casa di David has a wide selection of Tuscan wines, from basic to exclusive.
Rosso di Montepulciano Doc (sangiovese), Chianti, Classico (Isole e Olena), noble di Montepulciano Avignonesi (first Docg), Chianti Classico Reserva Monnalisa a great Chianti complex and structured, Brunello di Montalcino il Poggione (2007, 2009), Gaja (Ca Marcanda Promis Igt , Ca’ Marcanda Magari Bolgheri typical Bordeaux blend).
Finally I’d like to mention the famous Tignanello (2012) Piero Antinori that is the first Sangiovese, affined in barrel. Blend 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc the 12 to 14 months ageing in French and Hungarian oak barrels.
An intense ruby red colour with purple highlights. On the nose great red fruit, ethered, highly pleasurable notes of vanilla, chocolate and well balanced aromas of the oak and peppers. There are also spicy and balsamic hints.
Come to Casa di David to discover the world of wines from Tuscany together with our professional sommeliers.
Antonello Nicastri is a professional Sommelier and Taster of extra virgin olive oil. Grown up in Apulia, a sun-kissed region in South Italy, strongly bound to its nature, he discovered early his passion for fine gastronomy, and above all for wines. With a baggage of experience, he is continuously travelling to discover new places linked to his beloved world of wines, always with
