Winery Kirkland Signature - Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery Kirkland SignatureChianti Classico Riserva

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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 Classico Riserva of Winery Kirkland Signature is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Kirkland Signature

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Kirkland Signature in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, vanilla

Wine with earth taste

earthy, leather

Wine with spices taste

pepper, licorice

Wine with microbio taste

cheese

Wine with vegetal taste

rhubarb

Wine with floral taste

violet

On the nose the Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Kirkland Signature in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or anise.

Details and technical informations about Winery Kirkland Signature's Chianti Classico Riserva.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
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 Classico Riserva - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Kirkland Signature are 2011, 2016, 2013, 2015 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Kirkland Signature

The winery offers 65 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
This winery is part of the Costco.
It is in the top 45 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane

The Winery Kirkland Signature is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 72 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 25000 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 100000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

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: Oxidation

Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.

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