Winery PietrafittaChianti 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 Chianti Colli Senesi from the Winery Pietrafitta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chianti Colli Senesi of Winery Pietrafitta in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Chianti Colli Senesi
Pairings that work perfectly with Chianti Colli Senesi
Original food and wine pairings with Chianti Colli Senesi
The Chianti Colli Senesi of Winery Pietrafitta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, veal grenadin with balsamic vinegar and honey or chicken liver cake.
Details and technical informations about Winery Pietrafitta's 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 Chianti Colli Senesi from Winery Pietrafitta are 2008, 2015, 2013, 2012 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Pietrafitta
The Winery Pietrafitta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 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 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.
