Winery FassatiLe Gaggiole Chianti
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Ciliegiolo and the Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Le Gaggiole Chianti from the Winery Fassati
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Gaggiole Chianti of Winery Fassati in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Le Gaggiole Chianti of Winery Fassati in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Le Gaggiole Chianti
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Gaggiole Chianti
Original food and wine pairings with Le Gaggiole Chianti
The Le Gaggiole Chianti of Winery Fassati matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of express veal stew in a pressure cooker, roast veal orloff with mushrooms or italian gnocchi.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fassati's Le Gaggiole Chianti.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Gaggiole Chianti from Winery Fassati are 2016, 2018, 0, 2010 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Fassati
The Winery Fassati is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 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: Sulphiting
Introduction of a sulphurous solution into a must or wine to protect it from accidents or diseases, or to select the ferments.
