Winery Borgo La StellaChianti Classico Riserva

Red wine of Chianti Classico of Toscane of Italy

4.1

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.

The Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Borgo La Stella is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Borgo La Stella

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Borgo La Stella in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico Riserva

Pairings that work perfectly with Chianti Classico Riserva

Original food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico Riserva

The Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Borgo La Stella matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of monkfish armorican style, veal escalope with marsala or peach and apricot chicken (about 270 calories).

Details and technical informations about Winery Borgo La Stella's Chianti Classico Riserva.

Winery

Winery Borgo La Stella

Winemaker

Oscar Geyer and his son Christian-Oscar Geyer

Grape varieties

Sangiovese , Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Informations about the Winery Borgo La Stella

The winery offers 7 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane

The Winery Borgo La Stella is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 75000 of of Italy wines

In the top 15000 of of Chianti Classico wines

In the top 250000 of red wines

In the top 450000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.

The wine region of Toscane

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.

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