Winery Ricasoli - Chianti Classico Waitrose

Winery RicasoliChianti Classico Waitrose

3.3
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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 Waitrose of Winery Ricasoli is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Tuscany.
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 Waitrose from the Winery Ricasoli

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico Waitrose of Winery Ricasoli in the region of Tuscany is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Chianti Classico Waitrose of Winery Ricasoli in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Ricasoli's Chianti Classico Waitrose .

Winemaker
Francesco Ricasoli, owner
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Carcajolo

Carcajolo blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Corsica). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches, and grapes of medium to large size. The white Carcajolo can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.

Last vintages of this wine

Chianti Classico Waitrose - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Chianti Classico Waitrose - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico Waitrose - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Chianti Classico Waitrose - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Chianti Classico Waitrose - 0
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.311100

The best vintages of Chianti Classico Waitrose from Winery Ricasoli are 2014, 2012, 2011, 0 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Ricasoli

The winery offers 66 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 45 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Tuscany
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The Winery Ricasoli is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 70 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Tuscany
In the top 80000 of of Italy wines
In the top 300 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 250000 of red wines
In the top 450000 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 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: Density per hectare

Number of vines per hectare. For the same yield, a vine planted with 3,000 vines per hectare bears many more bunches (per vine) than a vine planted with 10,000. The grapes will therefore be less rich in sugar and polyphenols (tannins, aromas...).

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