Winery Conte di Castignano - Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva

Winery Conte di CastignanoDominio Chianti Rufina Riserva

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva of Winery Conte di Castignano is a red wine from the region of Chianti Rùfina of Toscane.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
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 Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva from the Winery Conte di Castignano

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva of Winery Conte di Castignano in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva of Winery Conte di Castignano in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Conte di Castignano's Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
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

Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva from Winery Conte di Castignano are 2012, 2015, 2014

Informations about the Winery Conte di Castignano

The winery offers 6 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Rùfina in the region of Toscane

The Winery Conte di Castignano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Chianti Rùfina to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 40000 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 250000 wines of the world

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: Flavor

Sensation (sweet, salty, sour or bitter) produced on the tongue by a food.

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