Winery Castel di PugnaEllera Chianti Colli Senesi
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Ciliegiolo and the Sangiovese.
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 Ellera Chianti Colli Senesi from the Winery Castel di Pugna
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ellera Chianti Colli Senesi of Winery Castel di Pugna 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 Ellera Chianti Colli Senesi of Winery Castel di Pugna in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of earthy, strawberries or earth and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Ellera Chianti Colli Senesi
Pairings that work perfectly with Ellera Chianti Colli Senesi
Original food and wine pairings with Ellera Chianti Colli Senesi
The Ellera Chianti Colli Senesi of Winery Castel di Pugna matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of venison stew with red wine, veal paupiettes with onions and tomatoes or italian gnocchi.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castel di Pugna's Ellera Chianti Colli Senesi.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ellera Chianti Colli Senesi from Winery Castel di Pugna are 2011, 2008, 2012, 2015
Informations about the Winery Castel di Pugna
The Winery Castel di Pugna is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Chianti Colli Senesi to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti Colli Senesi
The wine region of Chianti Colli Senesi is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Il Colombaio di Santachiara or the Domaine Poderi del Paradiso produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Colli Senesi are Sangiovese, Merlot and Ciliegiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Colli Senesi often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cassis or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, black currant or cocoa.
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: Sirupy
Close to the sensation of unctuousness, said of a wine that gives the impression of having the consistency of a syrup.
