Winery Montecchio - Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery MontecchioChianti Classico Riserva

3.7
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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 Montecchio is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the 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.
The Chianti Classico Riserva of the Winery Montecchio is in the top 80 of wines of Chianti Classico.

Taste structure of the Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Montecchio

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Montecchio 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 of Winery Montecchio 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 Montecchio's Chianti Classico Riserva.

Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
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

Chianti Classico Riserva - 2016
In the top 80 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2015
In the top 80 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2014
In the top 80 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 80 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 80 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 80 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2009
In the top 80 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Montecchio are 2005, 2016, 2015, 2006 and 2009.

Informations about the Winery Montecchio

The winery offers 19 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Montecchio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 20000 of of Italy wines
In the top 85 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 60000 of red wines
In the top 100000 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: Solid

A full-bodied wine, rich in tannins and probably with good ageing potential.

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