Winery Conte Ottavio PiccolominiColombaio Chianti Classico
Red wine
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 Colombaio Chianti Classico from the Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Colombaio Chianti Classico of Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini in the region of Tuscany is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Colombaio Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Colombaio Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Colombaio Chianti Classico
The Colombaio Chianti Classico of Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of oxtail and carrot stew, dafina or potato and bacon omelette.
Details and technical informations about Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini's Colombaio Chianti Classico.
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 Colombaio Chianti Classico from Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini are 0, 2010, 2009, 2007
Informations about the Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini
The Winery Conte Ottavio Piccolomini is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 87 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti
The wine region of Chianti is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. We currently count 1721 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti, producing 2759 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti go well with generally quite well with dishes .
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: Confit
Said of red wines that offer a very ripe nose of red and black fruits reminiscent of jam. On the palate, these aromas are dominant, the wine is very fleshy and round, and leaves an impression of sweetness on the finish that weighs it down.
