Winery Il Colombaio di SantachiaraIl Priore Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva
Red wine
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.
The Il Priore Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva of the Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara is in the top 5 of wines of Chianti Colli Senesi.
Taste structure of the Il Priore Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva from the Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Il Priore Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva of Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara 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 Il Priore Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva of Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices.
Food and wine pairings with Il Priore Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Il Priore Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Il Priore Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva
The Il Priore Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva of Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, moroccan style veal brochette or royal couscous.
Details and technical informations about Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara's Il Priore Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva.
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
The best vintages of Il Priore Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva from Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara are 2015, 2016, 2013, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara
The Winery Il Colombaio di Santachiara is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Chianti Colli Senesi to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Local wine
Table wine, but with the origin indicated. It corresponds to a particular legislation: the freedom to use grape varieties is greater than for the AOC, but the quality criteria such as the approval tastings can sometimes be more demanding. The legislation is still evolving, but for the moment there are three levels: regional (e.g. Vin de Pays d'Oc), departmental and local (e.g. Côtes de Thongue).
