Winery RicasoliRocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
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 Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva of the Winery Ricasoli is in the top 60 of wines of Chianti Classico.
Taste structure of the Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Ricasoli
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Ricasoli 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 Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Ricasoli in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cream, dark fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of pomegranate, savory or cedar.
Food and wine pairings with Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva
The Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Ricasoli matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of navarin of the sea da gigi, veal tagine with prunes or chicken tenderloins with lemon cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ricasoli's Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Ricasoli are 2006, 2000, 2009, 2001 and 2004.
Informations about the Winery Ricasoli
The Winery Ricasoli is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 60 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 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: Merrain
Oak wood split into planks used to make the barrel.
