Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia - Chianti Classico

Winery Conti Capponi - Villa CalcinaiaChianti Classico

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chianti Classico of Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico 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 Chianti Classico from the Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico of Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia 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 Chianti Classico of Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia in the region of Toscane 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 Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia's Chianti Classico.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
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

Chianti Classico - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Classico - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Classico - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Classico - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Chianti Classico from Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia are 2017, 2015, 2013, 2008 and 2016.

Informations about the Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia

The winery offers 24 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 20000 of of Italy wines
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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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