Winery La Porta di Vertine - Sassi Chiusi

Winery La Porta di VertineSassi Chiusi

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Sassi Chiusi of Winery La Porta di Vertine is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 Sassi Chiusi from the Winery La Porta di Vertine

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Sassi Chiusi of Winery La Porta di Vertine 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 Sassi Chiusi of Winery La Porta di Vertine in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery La Porta di Vertine's Sassi Chiusi.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Sassi Chiusi - 2013
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Sassi Chiusi - 2012
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Sassi Chiusi - 2011
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Sassi Chiusi - 2010
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Sassi Chiusi - 2009
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Sassi Chiusi - 2008
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Sassi Chiusi - 2007
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Sassi Chiusi from Winery La Porta di Vertine are 2007, 2008, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery La Porta di Vertine

The winery offers 4 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toscane
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The Winery La Porta di Vertine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 2500 of of Toscane wines
In the top 40000 of red wines
In the top 60000 wines of the world

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: Second fermentation

In the making of champagne, fermentation of the base wine to which is added the liqueur de tirage and which takes place in the bottle. This second fermentation produces the carbon dioxide, and therefore the bubbles that make up the effervescence of the wine.

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