Winery Machiavelli - Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery MachiavelliVigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Machiavelli is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
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 Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Machiavelli

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Machiavelli 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 Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Machiavelli in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Machiavelli's Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.85°
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

Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva - 2008
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva - 2007
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Vigna di Fontalle Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Machiavelli are 2003, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2006.

Informations about the Winery Machiavelli

The winery offers 17 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This winery is part of the Gruppo Italiano Vini.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane

The Winery Machiavelli is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 9500 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 45000 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 Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne

Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https: ...

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The word of the wine: Collar

The upper, cylindrical part of the bottle. Sales of wine bottles are generally expressed in number of bottles.

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