Winery Altura - Chiaretto di Sangiovese

Winery AlturaChiaretto di Sangiovese

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Chiaretto di Sangiovese of Winery Altura is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Chiaretto di Sangiovese from the Winery Altura

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chiaretto di Sangiovese of Winery Altura in the region of Toscane is a .

Details and technical informations about Winery Altura's Chiaretto di Sangiovese.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
12°
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

Chiaretto di Sangiovese - 2015
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chiaretto di Sangiovese - 2013
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Chiaretto di Sangiovese from Winery Altura are 2015, 2013

Informations about the Winery Altura

The winery offers 4 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toscane

The Winery Altura is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 35000 of of Italy wines
In the top 6500 of of Toscane wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

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.

News related to this wine

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An overview of Saint-Véran appellation

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The word of the wine: Breeding

It can last for several years. The bottles are stacked in the cellars and waited for the light and heat. The yeasts gradually give the wine compounds that enrich it. A long maturation is a guarantee of quality.

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