Winery Ricasoli - Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Winery RicasoliColledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Ricasoli is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico 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 Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of the Winery Ricasoli is in the top 10 of wines of Chianti Classico.

Taste structure of the Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from the Winery Ricasoli

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Ricasoli in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, vanilla

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

licorice, cinnamon

Wine with microbio taste

cream, cheese

Wine with floral taste

violet, perfume

On the nose the Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Ricasoli in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of sour cherry, truffle or white pepper.

Food and wine pairings with Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Pairings that work perfectly with Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Original food and wine pairings with Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Ricasoli matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of shepherd's pie (quebec!), caramelized lamb mice or ham croquette with purée.

Details and technical informations about Winery Ricasoli's Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.

Winemaker
Francesco Ricasoli, owner
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
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

Colledil&agrave Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2017
In the top 10 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Colledil&agrave Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2016
In the top 10 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Colledil&agrave Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2015
In the top 10 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Colledil&agrave Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2013
In the top 10 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Colledil&agrave Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2012
In the top 10 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Colledil&agrave Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2011
In the top 10 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Colledil&agrave Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2010
In the top 10 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Winery Ricasoli are 2015, 2017, 2016, 2011 and 2007.

Informations about the Winery Ricasoli

The winery offers 65 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
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 Ricasoli is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 60 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 2500 of of Italy wines
In the top 15 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 9000 of red wines
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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: Green

Said of a wine that is too acidic or marked by unpleasant vegetal tastes.

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