Winery AntinoriVinsanto del Chianti Classico
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, beef or lamb.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vinsanto del Chianti Classico of Winery Antinori in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vinsanto del Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinsanto del Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Vinsanto del Chianti Classico
The Vinsanto del Chianti Classico of Winery Antinori matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, lamb colombo or cabbage casserole.
Details and technical informations about Winery Antinori's Vinsanto del Chianti Classico.
Discover the grape variety: Genouillet
The wines produced a long time ago in the Berry region from this grape variety were considered to be the best in the region. Today, Genouillet is in danger of extinction, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1. According to published genetic analyses, it is the result of a natural intraspecific cross between the white gouais and the black tressot.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinsanto del Chianti Classico from Winery Antinori are 2003, 2004, 2015, 2014 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Antinori
The Winery Antinori is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 99 wines for sale in the of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
The wine region of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is located in the region of Vin Santo of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rocca di Montegrossi or the Domaine Isole e Olena produce mainly wines sweet, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico are Sangiovese et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of honey, licorice or spices and sometimes also flavors of orange peel, molasses or black fruit.
The wine region of Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
The word of the wine: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
