Colorino Toscana IGT 2021 Ascione Alongi

Colorino Toscana IGT 2021 Ascione Alongi

Colorino Toscana IGT 2021 Ascione Alongi is an authentic and unconventional Tuscan red, made from 100% Colorino. It is a wine that interprets with personality one of the most iconic grape varieties of the Chianti tradition, with a style focused on fruit, freshness, and drinkability. The eight-month maturation in cement and steel helps preserve its clear and contemporary expression, enhancing an intense yet smooth profile, designed for both glass service and the table.

Territory and wine style

This Tuscan red wine is born as an expression of a project dedicated to restoring value to quality vineyards and historic grape varieties often underappreciated in purity. The Toscana IGT provides the ideal framework for a wine free from stylistic rigidity, capable of conveying the character of Colorino with immediacy and precision. The result is a label with an original, deep, and modern profile, with references to tradition but an agile and contemporary drinkability.

Tasting notes

In the glass, the wine shows a dark and concentrated character, with an intense chromatic imprint that anticipates aromas of fresh black fruit, spices, and almost inky nuances, typical of the grape variety. On the palate, it impresses with balance and definition: the tannic structure is described as silky, thus pleasant and well integrated, while the freshness supports the rhythm of the sip. The finish is long, precise, and recognizable, with a persistence that makes the wine suitable for more structured pairings. It is a full-bodied red, but never heavy, capable of uniting depth and lightness.

Recommended pairings

Colorino Toscana IGT 2021 Ascione Alongi pairs with great versatility to flavorful meat dishes and recipes with strong tastes. It is perfect with braised meats, wild boar, roasts, beef tagliata, grilled ribs, and preparations with rich sauces. It also works very well with pappardelle with game ragù, peposo, porcini mushrooms, and aged cheeses. Its freshness and silky tannic structure make it interesting even with traditional Tuscan dishes of good structure.

Serving temperature

The ideal serving temperature for Colorino Toscana IGT 2021 Ascione Alongi is between 16 and 18°C. When served young and slightly cooler, it enhances its fragrant component and drinkability even more. A long aging in the bottle before serving is not necessary, but a brief passage in a decanter can be useful if one wishes to accentuate its aromatic opening.

Why buy it

This wine is an interesting choice for those looking for a Tuscan red that is different from the usual, with personality, precision, and a strong territorial connection. Colorino Toscana IGT 2021 Ascione Alongi combines identity, pleasantness, and contemporary style, offering an authentic experience both for those who love discovering rare grape varieties and for those who desire a gastronomic red, elegant and easily paired. It is a bottle that well conveys the value of the Ascione Alongi project and the charm of a tradition rediscovered with modern sensitivity.