Winery Casaloste Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
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 Gran Selezione Chianti Classico from the Winery Casaloste
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In the mouth the Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery Casaloste 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 Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery Casaloste in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
The Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery Casaloste matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of slow-cooked fillet of beef, osso buco with mushrooms or dauphine apples.
Details and technical informations about Winery Casaloste's Gran Selezione Chianti Classico.
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 Gran Selezione Chianti Classico from Winery Casaloste are 2015, 2011
Informations about the Winery Casaloste
The Winery Casaloste is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 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 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 Italy/tuscany/chianti">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.
News related to this wine
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‘Historical Super Tuscan’ producers unite under new association
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The word of the wine: Brilliant
Said of a very limpid robe whose reflections shine strongly in the light.
