Winery Conti Capponi - Villa CalcinaiaPiegaia Riserva Chianti Classico
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 Piegaia Riserva Chianti Classico from the Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Piegaia Riserva 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 Piegaia Riserva Chianti Classico of Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Piegaia Riserva Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Piegaia Riserva Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Piegaia Riserva Chianti Classico
The Piegaia Riserva Chianti Classico of Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of borscht (russia), duck breast with orange sauce or christmas stuffed capon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia's Piegaia Riserva 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 Riserva Chianti Classico from Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia are 2011, 2012, 2013, 2010
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 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: Spicy
Said of a wine whose taste and aromas are reminiscent of spices.
