From: Colline Lucchesi, Tuscany, Italy
Blend: Sangiovese and Canaiolo
Taste: Light to medium-bodied and centered around red fruits (marasca cherry, red cherry, and baked strawberry), a pleasant spice note from age - a hint of mustard spice, toasted clove and sweet tobacco, and a slight touch of mineral petrichor. The palate mirrors its aroma, and its acidity and bright tannins becomes more gentle with exposure to air or alongside food.
Pairing: Sausages, pork, veal, cured meats, pasta, and pizza! We love going for everyday comfort food alongside wine like this, and you can also incorporate vegetarian or vegan cuisine too- just go for the dishes that include kale or mushrooms like the recipe we’re sharing today: Creamy Vegan Polenta With Mushrooms and Kale by Lidey Heuck.
The area. Lucca is known for its countless churches, its medieval buildings, the characteristic Piazza Anfiteatro and above all for the atmosphere that you breathe walking along the narrow alleys of the historic center. But not everyone knows that Lucca is surrounded by a wonderful natural landscape made up of gentle hills, ancient stately villas, centuries-old olive groves, vineyards and small country churches with their graceful bell towers. Rich in minerals, the hills surrounding the city of Lucca form a natural amphitheater that protects from the northern winds and guarantees a mild climate all year round, helping to create a wine with a strong personality, with a high content of sugars and intense bouquets and an excellent extra virgin olive oil. This is the land where Colline Lucchesi DOC wines and Extra Virgin Olive Oil are produced.
Therefore, the Lucca countryside is an ideal place to explore, among ancient historic villas, delightful Romanesque churches, such as that of San Gennaro, farms, oil mills and wineries.
