Winery Cantalici - Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery CantaliciMesser Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Cantalici is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
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 Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Cantalici

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Cantalici 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 Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Cantalici in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Cantalici's Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
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).

Last vintages of this wine

Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva - 2009
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva - 2008
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva - 2007
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Messer Ridolfo Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Cantalici are 2007, 2008, 2012, 2010 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Cantalici

The winery offers 13 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
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 Cantalici is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 8000 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 40000 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: Thinning out

Operation consisting in eliminating the suckers that grow on the vine stocks.

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