Winery Castello di MonsantoChianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
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 Classico Riserva Il Poggio from the Winery Castello di Monsanto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio of Winery Castello di Monsanto 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 Classico Riserva Il Poggio of Winery Castello di Monsanto in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio
Pairings that work perfectly with Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio
Original food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio
The Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio of Winery Castello di Monsanto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of roast beef with pepper, stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce or cannelloni of meat.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Monsanto's Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio.
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 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio from Winery Castello di Monsanto are 1990, 1977, 1968, 2004 and 1983.
Informations about the Winery Castello di Monsanto
The Winery Castello di Monsanto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Paille (wine of)
A sweet wine obtained by passerillage after harvesting bunches of grapes placed on racks or hung in well-ventilated premises.
