Winery Castello NipozzanoVecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety 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 Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva from the Winery Castello Nipozzano
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva of Winery Castello Nipozzano in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
oak, vanilla
leather, earthy
pepper, licorice
cheese
gooseberry
violet
On the nose the Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva of Winery Castello Nipozzano in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or clove and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, raisin or tomatoes.
Food and wine pairings with Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva
The Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva of Winery Castello Nipozzano matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, adapted vietnamese fondue or coconut curry cauliflower in the cookeo.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castello Nipozzano's Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva.
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 Vecchie Viti Chianti Rùfina Riserva from Winery Castello Nipozzano are 2008, 2009, 2001, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Castello Nipozzano
The Winery Castello Nipozzano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Chianti Rùfina to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti Rùfina
The wine region of Chianti Rùfina is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Selvapiana or the Domaine Castello del Trebbio produce mainly wines red, sweet and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Rùfina are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Rùfina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, orange or peach and sometimes also flavors of apples, cigar box or camphor.
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: Maturation
Transformation undergone by the grape when it is enriched with sugar and loses some of its acidity to reach maturity.