Winery Conti Capponi - Villa CalcinaiaPiegaia Chianti Classico
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
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 Piegaia Chianti Classico from the Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Piegaia Chianti Classico of Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Piegaia Chianti Classico of Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of plum, black currant or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with Piegaia Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Piegaia Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Piegaia Chianti Classico
The Piegaia Chianti Classico of Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of pasticcio (greece), potjevleesch (meat in a pot) or cannelloni of meat.
Details and technical informations about Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia's Piegaia 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 Piegaia Chianti Classico from Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia are 2017, 2008, 2016, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia
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.
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 Tuscany
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.
The word of the wine: Nose
In tasting, this is the second phase, which consists of identifying the wine's aromas and possibly its defects.
