Winery Frescobaldi - Faunae Chianti Classico

Winery FrescobaldiFaunae Chianti Classico

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Faunae Chianti Classico of Winery Frescobaldi is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Faunae Chianti Classico from the Winery Frescobaldi

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Faunae Chianti Classico of Winery Frescobaldi in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

earthy, iron

Wine with spices taste

cinnamon

Wine with microbio taste

cheese

Wine with oak taste

tobacco

On the nose the Faunae Chianti Classico of Winery Frescobaldi in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blueberry and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, black currant or tomatoes.

Details and technical informations about Winery Frescobaldi's Faunae Chianti Classico.

Winemaker
Leonardo Frescobaldi
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
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

Faunae Chianti Classico - 2018
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Faunae Chianti Classico - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Faunae Chianti Classico - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Faunae Chianti Classico - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Faunae Chianti Classico from Winery Frescobaldi are 2018, 2016, 2015, 2017

Informations about the Winery Frescobaldi

The winery offers 55 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
This winery is part of the Frescobaldi.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Frescobaldi is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 53 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 6000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 90000 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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The word of the wine: Decanting

Decanting, an operation performed by a sommelier with a decanter to separate the clear wine from the solid parts in a bottle.

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