Winery Casa di Monte - Le Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico

Winery Casa di MonteLe Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Le Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery Casa di Monte is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Le Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico from the Winery Casa di Monte

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Le Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery Casa di Monte in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Le Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico

Pairings that work perfectly with Le Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico

Original food and wine pairings with Le Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico

The Le Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery Casa di Monte matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, fillet of beef with morels or homemade lasagna from a to z.

Details and technical informations about Winery Casa di Monte's Le Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
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

Le Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Le Capitozze Gran Selezione Chianti Classico from Winery Casa di Monte are 2011

Informations about the Winery Casa di Monte

The winery offers 17 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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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.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 55000 of of Italy wines
In the top 9500 of of Chianti Classico wines
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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: Delicate

Said of a wine that is fine and subtle in the mouth.

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