Winery Castagnoli - Chianti Classico

Winery CastagnoliChianti Classico

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chianti Classico of Winery Castagnoli is a red wine from the region of Chianti 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 Chianti Classico from the Winery Castagnoli

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico of Winery Castagnoli 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 Chianti Classico of Winery Castagnoli in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Castagnoli's Chianti Classico.

Winemaker
Alfred Schefenacker
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
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

Chianti Classico - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Chianti Classico - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chianti Classico - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Chianti Classico - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Chianti Classico from Winery Castagnoli are 2016, 2017, 2015, 2011 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Castagnoli

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti in the region of Toscane

The Winery Castagnoli is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 500 of of Chianti wines
In the top 40000 of red wines
In the top 60000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chianti

The wine region of Chianti is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. We currently count 1721 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti, producing 2759 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti go well with generally quite well with dishes .


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: Merrain

Oak wood split into planks used to make the barrel.

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