Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini - Chianti Colli Senesi

Winery Conte Ottavio PiccolominiChianti Colli Senesi

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The Chianti Colli Senesi of Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini is a red wine from the region of Chianti Colli Senesi 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 Chianti Colli Senesi from the Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Colli Senesi of Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini's Chianti Colli Senesi.

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

Discover the grape variety: Alicante Bouschet

It is a crossbreed made in 1855 by Louis and Henri Bouschet from an intraspecific crossing between Grenache noir and Petit Bouschet. The Alicante Henri Bouschet is less and less multiplied, registered however in the Official Catalogue of the varieties of vine of wine grapes list A.

Informations about the Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini

The winery offers 473 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 200 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Colli Senesi in the region of Toscane

The Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini is one of wineries to follow in Chianti Colli Senesi.. It offers 87 wines for sale in the of Chianti Colli Senesi to come and discover on site or to buy online.

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The wine region of Chianti Colli Senesi

The wine region of Chianti Colli Senesi is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Il Colombaio di Santachiara or the Domaine Poderi del Paradiso produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Colli Senesi are Sangiovese, Merlot and Ciliegiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Colli Senesi often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cassis or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, black currant or cocoa.


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: Heart-to-heart

Small stem from a quick bud that is removed during thinning.

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