Winery Castello di MonasteroLionello Marchesi Chianti Superiore
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
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 Lionello Marchesi Chianti Superiore from the Winery Castello di Monastero
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lionello Marchesi Chianti Superiore of Winery Castello di Monastero in the region of Tuscany is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Lionello Marchesi Chianti Superiore of Winery Castello di Monastero in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Lionello Marchesi Chianti Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Lionello Marchesi Chianti Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Lionello Marchesi Chianti Superiore
The Lionello Marchesi Chianti Superiore of Winery Castello di Monastero matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions, vital tone / vitello tonnato (italy) or wild asparagus omelette.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Monastero's Lionello Marchesi Chianti Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lionello Marchesi Chianti Superiore from Winery Castello di Monastero are 2015, 2013, 2011, 2012 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Castello di Monastero
The Winery Castello di Monastero is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti
Emblem of Tuscan red: signature Sangiovese (70% min) with notes of morello cherry, plum, dried herbs, violet and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins, elegant gastronomic profile. Chianti Classico DOCG ("Gallo Nero") between Florence and Siena, more structured and age-worthy. Riserva and Gran Selezione at the top, barrel-aged. A few supporting grapes (Canaiolo, Colorino).
The wine region of Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: Budding
Phase of the vegetative cycle of the vine corresponding to the bursting of the buds and the appearance of the first leaves.
