Winery GeograficoContessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Geografico
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Geografico in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Geografico in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva
The Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Geografico matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef pot-au-feu, stuffed veal breast or roast turkey in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Winery Geografico's Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Geografico are 2016, 2013, 0, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Geografico
The Winery Geografico is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 70 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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 Tuscany
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.
The word of the wine: Botrytis cinerea
This fungus, also called noble rot, develops during the over-ripening phase and is an ally of great sweet white wines, when it concentrates the juice of the berries. It requires the humidity of morning fogs and beautiful sunny days, gives musts very rich in sugar and brings to the wines the famous taste of "roasted".
