Winery Villa da Filicaja - Chianti Superiore

Winery Villa da FilicajaChianti Superiore

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chianti Superiore of Winery Villa da Filicaja is a red wine from the region of Chianti of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
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 Chianti Superiore from the Winery Villa da Filicaja

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Superiore of Winery Villa da Filicaja 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 Chianti Superiore of Winery Villa da Filicaja in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Villa da Filicaja's Chianti Superiore.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
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

Chianti Superiore - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Superiore - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Superiore - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Chianti Superiore - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Chianti Superiore - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Chianti Superiore - 2009
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Chianti Superiore - 2007
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.211100

The best vintages of Chianti Superiore from Winery Villa da Filicaja are 2009, 2015, 2016, 2013 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Villa da Filicaja

The winery offers 29 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Villa da Filicaja is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 30000 of of Italy wines
In the top 1500 of of Chianti wines
In the top 85000 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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The word of the wine: Green harvest or green harvesting

The practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining grapes tend to gain weight.

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