Winery Conte di CastignanoDominio Chianti Rufina Riserva
Red wine
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 Tuscany 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 Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva
The Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva of Winery Conte di Castignano matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of navarin of lamb, capon stuffed with morels or italian gnocchi.
Details and technical informations about Winery Conte di Castignano's Dominio Chianti Rufina 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 Dominio Chianti Rufina Riserva from Winery Conte di Castignano are 2012, 2015, 0, 2014
Informations about the Winery Conte di Castignano
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.
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 Tuscany
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.
The word of the wine: Table wine
Everything that is not VQPRD (European designation for all appellation wines: quality wine produced in a specific region). In principle, the bottom of the ladder. But, as in Italy a decade ago (Vino da Tavola), this category is also a refuge for wines that are out of the ordinary, whose producers refuse to accept certain grape variety or vinification dictates.
