Winery Tenute NiccolaiCaggio Chianti Colli Senesi
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Caggio Chianti Colli Senesi from the Winery Tenute Niccolai
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Caggio Chianti Colli Senesi of Winery Tenute Niccolai in the region of Tuscany is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Caggio Chianti Colli Senesi
Pairings that work perfectly with Caggio Chianti Colli Senesi
Original food and wine pairings with Caggio Chianti Colli Senesi
The Caggio Chianti Colli Senesi of Winery Tenute Niccolai matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of quick beef and cheese yakitori, duck breast with orange sauce or chicken chop suey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tenute Niccolai's Caggio Chianti Colli Senesi.
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 Caggio Chianti Colli Senesi from Winery Tenute Niccolai are 2012, 2009, 0
Informations about the Winery Tenute Niccolai
The Winery Tenute Niccolai is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Chianti Colli Senesi to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti Colli Senesi
The wine region of Chianti Colli Senesi is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Il Colombaio di Santachiara or the Domaine Poderi del Paradiso produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Colli Senesi are Sangiovese, Merlot and Ciliegiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Colli Senesi often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cassis or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, black currant or cocoa.
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: Grape variety
A type of vine plant and, by extension, the term used to designate the grapes that come from it. The term "table grape" is used to designate the grapes used for consumption, whereas the term "grape variety" is used to designate the wine grapes used to make wine.
