Winery Verrazzano - Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery VerrazzanoSassello Chianti Classico Riserva

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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 Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Verrazzano is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico 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 Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Verrazzano

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Verrazzano 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 Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Verrazzano in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Verrazzano's Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva.

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

Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva - 2009
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Sassello Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Verrazzano are 2008, 2013, 2016, 2007 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Verrazzano

The winery offers 25 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Verrazzano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 5500 of of Italy wines
In the top 200 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 20000 of red wines
In the top 30000 wines of the world

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.

News related to this wine

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An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation

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The word of the wine: OIV

International Organisation of Vine and Wine. Intergovernmental organization studying the technical, scientific or economic questions raised by the culture of the vine and the production of wine.

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