Winery Borgo Pretale - Riserva Chianti Classico

Winery Borgo PretaleRiserva Chianti Classico

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

Taste structure of the Riserva Chianti Classico from the Winery Borgo Pretale

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

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

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Riserva Chianti Classico of Winery Borgo Pretale in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

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

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo

It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .

Last vintages of this wine

Riserva Chianti Classico - 2009
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Riserva Chianti Classico - 2006
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Riserva Chianti Classico from Winery Borgo Pretale are 2009, 2006

Informations about the Winery Borgo Pretale

The winery offers 3 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane

The Winery Borgo Pretale is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 70000 of of Italy wines
In the top 3000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 250000 of red wines
In the top 400000 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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The word of the wine: Filling

Gentle transfer from one barrel to another to oxygenate the wine, eliminate some of the lees and reduce the carbon dioxide (fizz) that was released during the fermentations.

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