Winery Casa di MonteLe Capitozze Chianti Classico Riserva
Red wine
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 Le Capitozze Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Casa di Monte
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Capitozze Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Casa di Monte 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 Le Capitozze Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Casa di Monte in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Le Capitozze Chianti Classico Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Capitozze Chianti Classico Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Le Capitozze Chianti Classico Riserva
The Le Capitozze Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Casa di Monte matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef pot-au-feu, caramelized lamb mice or endive frichti.
Details and technical informations about Winery Casa di Monte's Le Capitozze 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 Le Capitozze Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Casa di Monte are 2016, 2011, 2009, 2013 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Casa di Monte
The Winery Casa di Monte is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 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: Old vines
There are no specific regulations governing the term "vieilles vignes". After 20 to 25 years, the yields stabilize and tend to decrease, the vines are deeply rooted, and the grapes that come from them give richer, more concentrated, more sappy wines, expressing with more nuance the characteristics of their terroir. It is possible to find plots of vines that claim to be a century old.
