Winery Principe Corsini - Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico

Winery Principe CorsiniCortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
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The Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico of Winery Principe Corsini is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
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.

Taste structure of the Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico from the Winery Principe Corsini

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico of Winery Principe Corsini 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 Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico of Winery Principe Corsini in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Food and wine pairings with Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico

Pairings that work perfectly with Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico

Original food and wine pairings with Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico

The Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico of Winery Principe Corsini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of braised beef with guinness, roast veal with cider or dauphine apples.

Details and technical informations about Winery Principe Corsini's Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico.

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

Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Cortevecchia Riserva Chianti Classico from Winery Principe Corsini are 2010, 2014, 2009, 2007 and 1998.

Informations about the Winery Principe Corsini

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This winery is part of the Principe Corsini.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Principe Corsini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 9000 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 45000 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: Erinosis

Generally benign condition caused by a very small mite. The infested leaves show blisters on the upper surface, sometimes reddish, sometimes green, to which corresponds on the lower surface a dense felting, first pinkish white, then brownish or reddish.

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