Winery Poggio Castagno - Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery Poggio CastagnoChianti Classico Riserva

3.4
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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 Poggio Castagno is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
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 Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Poggio Castagno's Chianti Classico Riserva.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Gamay Fréaux

Gamay Fréaux noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 grapes of small to medium size. The Gamay Fréaux noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Last vintages of this wine

Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2008
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.211100

The best vintages of Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Poggio Castagno are 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008

Informations about the Winery Poggio Castagno

The winery offers 10 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane

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.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 60000 of of Italy wines
In the top 15000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 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: Old vines

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