Winery Podere Il Balzo - Chianti Rùfina

Winery Podere Il BalzoChianti Rùfina

3.8
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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 Rùfina of Winery Podere Il Balzo is a red wine from the region of Chianti Rùfina 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.
The Chianti Rùfina of the Winery Podere Il Balzo is in the top 5 of wines of Chianti Rùfina.

Taste structure of the Chianti Rùfina from the Winery Podere Il Balzo

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Rùfina of Winery Podere Il Balzo 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 Rùfina of Winery Podere Il Balzo in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Podere Il Balzo's Chianti Rùfina.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
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

Chianti Rùfina - 2017
In the top 5 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Rùfina - 2016
In the top 5 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Rùfina - 2015
In the top 5 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Rùfina - 2013
In the top 5 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Rùfina - 2012
In the top 5 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Rùfina - 2011
In the top 5 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Chianti Rùfina - 2009
In the top 5 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Chianti Rùfina from Winery Podere Il Balzo are 2011, 2017, 2015, 2016 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Podere Il Balzo

The winery offers 2 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Rùfina in the region of Toscane

The Winery Podere Il Balzo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Chianti Rùfina to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 3 of of Chianti Rùfina wines
In the top 50000 of red wines
In the top 75000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chianti Rùfina

The wine region of Chianti Rùfina is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Selvapiana or the Domaine Castello del Trebbio produce mainly wines red, sweet and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Rùfina are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Rùfina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, orange or peach and sometimes also flavors of apples, cigar box or camphor.


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.

News related to this wine

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Charnay-les-Mâcon

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The word of the wine: Black Grenache

Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).

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