Winery Fattoria di Corsignano - L'Imperatrice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Winery Fattoria di CorsignanoL'Imperatrice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

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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 L'Imperatrice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Fattoria di Corsignano is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
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 L'Imperatrice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from the Winery Fattoria di Corsignano

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the L'Imperatrice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Fattoria di Corsignano 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 L'Imperatrice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Fattoria di Corsignano in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Fattoria di Corsignano's L'Imperatrice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
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

L'Imperatrice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
L'Imperatrice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110
L'Imperatrice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of L'Imperatrice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Winery Fattoria di Corsignano are 2012, 2010, 2013

Informations about the Winery Fattoria di Corsignano

The winery offers 8 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane

The Winery Fattoria di Corsignano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 30000 of of Italy wines
In the top 1000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 80000 of red wines
In the top 150000 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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