Winery Castello di Ripa d'Orcia - Ripagrande

Winery Castello di Ripa d'OrciaRipagrande

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Ripagrande of Winery Castello di Ripa d'Orcia is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
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 Ripagrande from the Winery Castello di Ripa d'Orcia

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Ripagrande of Winery Castello di Ripa d'Orcia in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Ripa d'Orcia's Ripagrande.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
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

Ripagrande - 2015
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Ripagrande - 2014
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Ripagrande - 2013
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Ripagrande - 2012
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Ripagrande from Winery Castello di Ripa d'Orcia are 2012, 2015, 2014, 2013

Informations about the Winery Castello di Ripa d'Orcia

The winery offers 8 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toscane
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The Winery Castello di Ripa d'Orcia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 75000 of of Italy wines
In the top 15000 of of Toscane wines
In the top 250000 of red wines
In the top 400000 wines of the world

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: Stopper (taste of)

A defect in the wine reminiscent of the smell and taste of mouldy cork.

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