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Leone D'Oro Rosso Toscana: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Leone D'Oro Rosso Toscana is a medium-bodied dry red wine made from Red Blend, in Italy, by Leone d'Oro. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Cherry, plum, herbs, cedar and pairs well with Pasta, pizza and grilled meats.

Michael's take

“Dark cherry, wild thyme, straightforward Tuscan table companion.”

Tasting profile

Type
Red
Grape
Red Blend
Country
Italy
Producer
Leone d'Oro
Body
medium-bodied
Acidity
High
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
Light oak
Price
$ · under $15

What to eat with Leone D'Oro Rosso Toscana

  • Pasta
  • pizza
  • grilled meats
  • salumi

When to open it

  • Pasta night
  • weeknight red
  • crowd-pleaser

Where to buy Leone D'Oro Rosso Toscana

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Questions people ask

What does Leone D'Oro Rosso Toscana taste like?

Leone D'Oro Rosso Toscana is a medium-bodied dry red wine with notes of Cherry, plum, herbs, cedar. Acidity is high, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Dark cherry, wild thyme, straightforward Tuscan table companion.

What food goes with Leone D'Oro Rosso Toscana?

Michael pairs Leone D'Oro Rosso Toscana with Pasta, pizza, grilled meats and salumi. It works best for Pasta night, weeknight red and crowd-pleaser.

How much does Leone D'Oro Rosso Toscana cost?

Leone D'Oro Rosso Toscana falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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