Winery Fattoria CastelvecchioIl Castelvecchio Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
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 Il Castelvecchio Chianti Colli Fiorentini from the Winery Fattoria Castelvecchio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Il Castelvecchio Chianti Colli Fiorentini of Winery Fattoria Castelvecchio 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 Il Castelvecchio Chianti Colli Fiorentini of Winery Fattoria Castelvecchio 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.
Food and wine pairings with Il Castelvecchio Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Pairings that work perfectly with Il Castelvecchio Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Original food and wine pairings with Il Castelvecchio Chianti Colli Fiorentini
The Il Castelvecchio Chianti Colli Fiorentini of Winery Fattoria Castelvecchio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef tagliata with truffle oil, atriaux en sauce or piperade.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fattoria Castelvecchio's Il Castelvecchio Chianti Colli Fiorentini.
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 Il Castelvecchio Chianti Colli Fiorentini from Winery Fattoria Castelvecchio are 2009, 2017, 2013, 2016 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Fattoria Castelvecchio
The Winery Fattoria Castelvecchio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Chianti Colli Fiorentini to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti Colli Fiorentini
The wine region of Chianti Colli Fiorentini is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fattoria Castelvecchio or the Domaine Poggio Arioso produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Colli Fiorentini are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Colli Fiorentini often reveals types of flavors of earthy, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
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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Said of a wine unbalanced by its lack of acidity.
