Winery Fattoria LavacchioCedro Chianti Rufina
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Ciliegiolo, the Sangiovese and the Canaiolo Nero.
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 Cedro Chianti Rufina from the Winery Fattoria Lavacchio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cedro Chianti Rufina of Winery Fattoria Lavacchio 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 Cedro Chianti Rufina of Winery Fattoria Lavacchio in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or plum and sometimes also flavors of leather, raspberry or pepper.
Food and wine pairings with Cedro Chianti Rufina
Pairings that work perfectly with Cedro Chianti Rufina
Original food and wine pairings with Cedro Chianti Rufina
The Cedro Chianti Rufina of Winery Fattoria Lavacchio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of puchero, veal shoulder with cream and tarragon or fried rice noodles with chicken.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fattoria Lavacchio's Cedro Chianti Rufina.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cedro Chianti Rufina from Winery Fattoria Lavacchio are 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Fattoria Lavacchio
The Winery Fattoria Lavacchio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Chianti Rùfina to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti Rùfina
The wine region of Chianti Rùfina is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Selvapiana or the Domaine Castello del Trebbio produce mainly wines red, sweet and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Rùfina are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Rùfina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, orange or peach and sometimes also flavors of apples, cigar box or camphor.
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: Game
A family of animal aromas reminiscent of venison and present in certain old red wines. See venison.
