Winery Il Drago e la FornaceChianti Classico
Red wine
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 Chianti Classico from the Winery Il Drago e la Fornace
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chianti Classico of Winery Il Drago e la Fornace in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico
The Chianti Classico of Winery Il Drago e la Fornace matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of sauté of lamb with curry, tanjia or spinach and hard-boiled eggs with béchamel sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Il Drago e la Fornace's Chianti Classico.
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 Chianti Classico from Winery Il Drago e la Fornace are 2015, 2017, 2014
Informations about the Winery Il Drago e la Fornace
The Winery Il Drago e la Fornace is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 45 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 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: Extra raw
Champagne dosed between 0 and 6 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
