Winery Il Colombaio di Cencio - Pietra Rossa Chianti Classico

Winery Il Colombaio di CencioPietra Rossa Chianti Classico

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Pietra Rossa Chianti Classico of Winery Il Colombaio di Cencio is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
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 Pietra Rossa Chianti Classico from the Winery Il Colombaio di Cencio

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Pietra Rossa Chianti Classico of Winery Il Colombaio di Cencio in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Il Colombaio di Cencio's Pietra Rossa Chianti Classico.

Winemaker
Roberto Alimenti
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Last vintages of this wine

Pietra Rossa Chianti Classico - 2008
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Pietra Rossa Chianti Classico from Winery Il Colombaio di Cencio are 2008

Informations about the Winery Il Colombaio di Cencio

The winery offers 13 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
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 Il Colombaio di Cencio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 75000 of of Italy wines
In the top 15000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 250000 of red wines
In the top 400000 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.

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The word of the wine: Cinsault

Cinsault is a southern black grape variety that can be found in the blends of most Mediterranean appellations, but most often as an accessory grape variety. It is undoubtedly most present in certain rosé wines (in Corbières, Côtes-de-Provence, etc.): it gives these wines highly appreciated aromas of strawberry, peach and raspberry. In vin de pays (IGP), it is often vinified on its own, usually as a rosé.

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