Winery Canonica a CerretoCerretaia Chianti Classico
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The Cerretaia Chianti Classico of the Winery Canonica a Cerreto is in the top 0 of wines of Chianti Classico.
Details and technical informations about Winery Canonica a Cerreto's Cerretaia Chianti Classico.
Discover the grape variety: Blush seedless
Obtained in the United States by Professor Harold P. Olmo of the University of Davis (California) by crossing Emperor with Z4-87, the latter already being a cross of (Alphonse Lavallée x 75 Pirovano or Sultana moscata) with the Queen of the Vines.
Informations about the Winery Canonica a Cerreto
The Winery Canonica a Cerreto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 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: Rafle (taste of)
A taste considered a defect, characterized by an unpleasant astringency and bitterness, brought by the stalk during the vinification process. In order to avoid it, destemming before vinification is a common practice.
