Winery Villa a Sesta - Ripaltella Chianti Superiore

Winery Villa a SestaRipaltella Chianti Superiore

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Ripaltella Chianti Superiore of Winery Villa a Sesta is a red wine from the region of Chianti of Toscane.
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 Ripaltella Chianti Superiore from the Winery Villa a Sesta

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Ripaltella Chianti Superiore of Winery Villa a Sesta 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 Ripaltella Chianti Superiore of Winery Villa a Sesta in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Villa a Sesta's Ripaltella Chianti Superiore.

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

Ripaltella Chianti Superiore - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 411110
Ripaltella Chianti Superiore - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Ripaltella Chianti Superiore - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Ripaltella Chianti Superiore - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 411110
Ripaltella Chianti Superiore - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Ripaltella Chianti Superiore - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Ripaltella Chianti Superiore - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Ripaltella Chianti Superiore from Winery Villa a Sesta are 2016, 2013, 2010, 2012 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Villa a Sesta

The winery offers 11 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 in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Villa a Sesta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 25000 of of Italy wines
In the top 850 of of Chianti wines
In the top 65000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chianti

The wine region of Chianti is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. We currently count 1721 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti, producing 2759 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti go well with generally quite well with dishes .


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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