Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: ripe red fruit, black pepper, violet
Palate: marked minerality, moderate tannin
Mirantico blends Sangiovese with Malbec and Canaiolo under the Torgiano Rosso DOC, named for the medieval hamlet of Miralduolo.
What it pairs with
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Baked pasta
The producer's own suggested pairing for this mineral-driven red. -
Roast leg of lamb
A classic Umbrian Sunday-lunch match. -
Medium-aged cheeses
Moderate tannin suits a semi-firm cheese.
History
Mirantico takes its name from the medieval hamlet of Miralduolo, blending Sangiovese with Malbec and Canaiolo aged in French Bertranges-forest oak.
Facts
- Producer
- Terre Margaritelli · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese, Malbec, Canaiolo
- Classification
- Torgiano Rosso DOC
- Oak
- Brief ageing in French oak barriques from the Bertranges forest
- Price
- EUR11-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-6 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Mirantico
What does Mirantico taste like?
Mirantico blends Sangiovese with Malbec and Canaiolo under the Torgiano Rosso DOC, named for the medieval hamlet of Miralduolo.
When should I drink Mirantico?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 3-6 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Mirantico?
Best with Baked pasta and Roast leg of lamb and Medium-aged cheeses.