Winery Il ColombaioContessa Ava Chianti
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.
Taste structure of the Contessa Ava Chianti from the Winery Il Colombaio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Contessa Ava Chianti of Winery Il Colombaio 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 Contessa Ava Chianti of Winery Il Colombaio in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Contessa Ava Chianti
Pairings that work perfectly with Contessa Ava Chianti
Original food and wine pairings with Contessa Ava Chianti
The Contessa Ava Chianti of Winery Il Colombaio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of cabri en colombo with creole sauce, roast veal with caramelized carrots or chicken tenderloins with lemon cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Il Colombaio's Contessa Ava Chianti.
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 Contessa Ava Chianti from Winery Il Colombaio are 2016, 2018, 2015, 2013
Informations about the Winery Il Colombaio
The Winery Il Colombaio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti
The wine region of Chianti is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. We currently count 1721 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti, producing 2759 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti go well with generally quite well with dishes .
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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