Winery La Chimera d'AlbegnaCaletra Supertuscan
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Caletra Supertuscan from the Winery La Chimera d'Albegna
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Caletra Supertuscan of Winery La Chimera d'Albegna in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Caletra Supertuscan
Pairings that work perfectly with Caletra Supertuscan
Original food and wine pairings with Caletra Supertuscan
The Caletra Supertuscan of Winery La Chimera d'Albegna matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of tanjia, oriental lamb skewers or sauté of veal with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Chimera d'Albegna's Caletra Supertuscan.
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 Caletra Supertuscan from Winery La Chimera d'Albegna are 2012, 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery La Chimera d'Albegna
The Winery La Chimera d'Albegna is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Maremma Toscana to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Maremma Toscana
The wine region of Maremma Toscana is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antinori or the Domaine Rocca di Frassinello produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Maremma Toscana are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Maremma Toscana often reveals types of flavors of cherry, game or nutty and sometimes also flavors of hay, white peach or lime.
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: Grafting
A method used since the phylloxera crisis, consisting of fixing a graft of local origin on a rootstock resistant to phylloxera.
