Winery Ricasoli - Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery RicasoliRocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Ricasoli is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Tuscany.
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 Tuscany 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

pepper, licorice

Wine with microbio taste

cheese, cream

Wine with vegetal taste

bell pepper, green bell pepper

Wine with floral taste

violet, perfume

On the nose the Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Ricasoli in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy.

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 brazilian feijoada, veal simmered with vegetables or caramel chicken.

Details and technical informations about Winery Ricasoli's Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva.

Winemaker
Francesco Ricasoli, owner
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva - 2017
In the top 60 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva - 2016
In the top 60 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva - 2015
In the top 60 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva - 2014
In the top 60 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 60 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 60 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 60 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Ricasoli are 2006, 2000, 2017, 2015 and 2011.

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 15 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 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 65 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 45000 of red wines
In the top 70000 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: Natural sweet wine

Wine obtained by mutage with wine alcohol of the must in the course of fermentation, from the Muscat, Grenache, Macabeu and Malvoisie grape varieties, and corresponding to strict conditions of production, richness and elaboration.

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