Winery Poggio CastagnoChianti Classico Riserva
Red wine
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 Classico Riserva from the Winery Poggio Castagno
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Poggio Castagno in the region of Tuscany is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Chianti Classico Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico Riserva
The Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Poggio Castagno matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef pot au feu (grandma's style), bites of cheese or basque chicken.
Details and technical informations about Winery Poggio Castagno's Chianti Classico Riserva.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat d'Alexandrie
Muscat of Alexandria is known under several dozen other names. From Zibibbu di Sicilia to Roman Muscat to Acherfield's early Muscat. Its rich repertoire of appellations comes from its popularity, as consumers prefer it to all other white grapes. More than 55,000 hectares of vineyards are planted with this grape throughout the world, and the Pyrenees Orientales is the best place to find it in France. Preferring long pruning, this grape variety displays excellent vigor. Its productivity is equally enviable, yielding up to 4 kilos per vine.Muscat d'Alexandrie is drought-resistant and promises very sweet, juicy and firm berries protected by a thin skin. The fruits are medium in size and gather in compact, narrow and long clusters of medium span. The musky flavour makes for very good natural sweet wines.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Poggio Castagno are 2012, 2011, 2010, 0 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Poggio Castagno
The Winery Poggio Castagno is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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 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: Full-bodied
A rich, concentrated wine that offers consistency in the mouth.
