Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino - Chianti Classico

Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta FontalpinoChianti Classico

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The Chianti Classico of Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety 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 Chianti Classico from the Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico of Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Chianti Classico of Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino's Chianti Classico.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
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

Chianti Classico - 2018
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Classico - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Classico - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Classico - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Classico - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Chianti Classico from Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino

The winery offers 11 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 20000 of of Italy wines
In the top 3500 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 55000 of red wines
In the top 90000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.


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: Black Grenache

Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).

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