Colline Lucchesi is a wine region of Tuscany, Italy.
The signature grape is Sangiovese, backed by Canaiolo, Merlot, Trebbiano Toscano and Vermentino.
The ground underneath is clay and limestone.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated and valley floor.
Red wine, white wine and sweet white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows medium-bodied with ripe berry flavors, balanced acidity, gentle tannins and fresh and aromatic, plus three more.
At the table these bottles work with pasta dishes, roasted meats, grilled vegetables and cheese platters.
Keeps for 3 to 7 years.
In the glass.
Red: Medium-bodied with ripe berry flavors, Balanced acidity, Gentle tannins.
White: Fresh and aromatic, Floral notes and zesty acidity.
Sweet white: Rich and concentrated, Dried fruit and honey.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Alberto Bertolli Rosso delle Colline Lucchesi, Tuscany, Italy
- Calafata 'Gronda' Colline Lucchesi, Tuscany, Italy
- Calafata 'Majulina' Colline Lucchesi, Tuscany, Italy
- Camigliano 'Le Calocchie' Vermentino Colline Lucchesi, Tuscany, Italy
- Camigliano 'Nero del Gobbo' Rosso Colline Lucchesi, Tuscany, Italy
- Colle di Bordocheo 'Bordocheo' Rosso Colline Lucchesi, Tuscany, Italy
- Colle di Bordocheo Picchio Rosso Colline Lucchesi, Tuscany, Italy
- Colle di Bordocheo Vermentino Colline Lucchesi, Tuscany, Italy
At the table.
- Pasta dishes
- Roasted meats
- Grilled vegetables
- Cheese platters
Serving and cellaring.
- Keeps for 3 to 7 years.
Nearby regions.
Colline Lucchesi: common questions
01.What grapes is Colline Lucchesi known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Colline Lucchesi make?+
03.Where is Colline Lucchesi?+
04.What food goes with Colline Lucchesi wine?+
05.How long does Colline Lucchesi wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Tuscany guide.