Winery Grignano - Ritratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina

Winery GrignanoRitratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Ritratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina of Winery Grignano is a red wine from the region of Chianti Rùfina of Tuscany.
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 Ritratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina from the Winery Grignano

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Ritratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina of Winery Grignano 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 Ritratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina of Winery Grignano in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Grignano's Ritratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina.

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

Ritratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Ritratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Ritratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Ritratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina - 0
In the top 100 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Ritratto del Cardinale Chianti Rufina from Winery Grignano are 2015, 2016, 0, 2017

Informations about the Winery Grignano

The winery offers 21 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Rùfina in the region of Tuscany
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The Winery Grignano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Chianti Rùfina to come and discover on site or to buy online.

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In the top 30000 of of Italy wines
In the top 5500 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
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The wine region of Chianti Rùfina

The wine region of Chianti Rùfina is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Selvapiana or the Domaine Castello del Trebbio produce mainly wines red, sweet and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Rùfina are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Rùfina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, orange or peach and sometimes also flavors of apples, cigar box or camphor.


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: Aggressive

Said of a wine with excessive, biting and unpleasant acidity.

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