Winery Rocca delle MacìeTenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Tempranillo.
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 Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico from the Winery Rocca delle Macìe
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico of Winery Rocca delle Macìe 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 Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico of Winery Rocca delle Macìe in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or cassis and sometimes also flavors of red currant, tomatoes or dark fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico
The Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico of Winery Rocca delle Macìe matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of fillet of beef in a foie gras and truffle crust, puchero or stuffed potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rocca delle Macìe's Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico.
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
The best vintages of Tenuta Sant'Alfonso Chianti Classico from Winery Rocca delle Macìe are 2016, 2015, 2017, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Rocca delle Macìe
The Winery Rocca delle Macìe is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 58 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: Tertiary aromas
Aromas resulting from the aging of the wine in the bottle. The aromas evolve with time, from fresh fruitiness to notes of stewed, candied or dried fruit, to aromas of venison or undergrowth.
