Winery Conti Capponi - Villa CalcinaiaVigna Bastignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
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.
The Vigna Bastignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of the Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia is in the top 70 of wines of Chianti Classico.
Taste structure of the Vigna Bastignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from the Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vigna Bastignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 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 Vigna Bastignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vigna Bastignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Pairings that work perfectly with Vigna Bastignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Original food and wine pairings with Vigna Bastignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The Vigna Bastignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or spanish omelette (tortilla auténtica).
Details and technical informations about Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia's Vigna Bastignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.
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 Vigna Bastignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Winery Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia are 2014, 2015, 2011, 0 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: Mouth
The mouth is the third stage of wine tasting after the eye and nose. In the mouth, the taster identifies the aromas through the retronasal route, the flavours and the texture. It is in the mouth that the overall balance of the wine is apprehended.
