Winery Fattoria San Donato - Chianti Colli Senesi

Winery Fattoria San DonatoChianti Colli Senesi

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The Chianti Colli Senesi of Winery Fattoria San Donato is a red wine from the region of Chianti Colli Senesi of Toscane.
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 Chianti Colli Senesi from the Winery Fattoria San Donato

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

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

Details and technical informations about Winery Fattoria San Donato's Chianti Colli Senesi.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

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: 3.911110
Chianti Colli Senesi - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Colli Senesi - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Colli Senesi - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Colli Senesi - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Colli Senesi - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
Average rating: 3.311100

The best vintages of Chianti Colli Senesi from Winery Fattoria San Donato are 2008, 2017, 2018, 2015 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Fattoria San Donato

The winery offers 18 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 Colli Senesi in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Fattoria San Donato is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Chianti Colli Senesi to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 20000 of of Italy wines
In the top 650 of of Chianti Colli Senesi wines
In the top 55000 of red wines
In the top 85000 wines of the world

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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The word of the wine: CM

Mention on the label of a champagne. It is a handling cooperative that produces on its own premises and markets under its own brand the wines made from the grapes harvested by its members.

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