Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino - Chianti Colli Senesi

Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta FontalpinoChianti Colli Senesi

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The Chianti Colli Senesi of Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino is a red wine from the region of Chianti Colli Senesi 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 Colli Senesi from the Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Colli Senesi 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 Colli Senesi of Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

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

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 Colli Senesi - 2018
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Colli Senesi - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Colli Senesi - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Colli Senesi - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Colli Senesi - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Chianti Colli Senesi - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Colli Senesi - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Chianti Colli Senesi from Winery Cresti - Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino are 2010, 2018, 2017, 2015 and 2013.

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 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Colli Senesi 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 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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