Winery CafaggioBasilica Solatio Chianti Classico Riserva
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety 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 Basilica Solatio Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Cafaggio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Basilica Solatio Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Cafaggio in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Basilica Solatio Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Cafaggio in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Basilica Solatio Chianti Classico Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Basilica Solatio Chianti Classico Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Basilica Solatio Chianti Classico Riserva
The Basilica Solatio Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Cafaggio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of traditional hungarian goulash, express veal stew in a pressure cooker or coconut chicken à la bellevilloise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cafaggio's Basilica Solatio Chianti Classico Riserva.
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).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Basilica Solatio Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Cafaggio are 2013, 2010, 0, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Cafaggio
The Winery Cafaggio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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 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: Free-run wine
The free-run wine is the wine that flows out of the vat by gravity at the time of running off. The marc soaked in wine is then pressed to extract a rich and tannic wine. Free-run wine and press wine are then aged separately and eventually blended by the winemaker in proportions defined according to the type of wine being made.
