Winery Rocca delle Macìe - Vernaiolo Chianti Classico

Winery Rocca delle MacìeVernaiolo Chianti Classico

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Vernaiolo Chianti Classico of Winery Rocca delle Macìe is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Malbec and the Sangiovese.
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 Vernaiolo Chianti Classico from the Winery Rocca delle Macìe

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Vernaiolo 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 Vernaiolo Chianti Classico of Winery Rocca delle Macìe in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Rocca delle Macìe's Vernaiolo Chianti Classico.

Winemaker
Rocca delle Macie
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

Last vintages of this wine

Vernaiolo Chianti Classico - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Vernaiolo Chianti Classico - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Vernaiolo Chianti Classico - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Vernaiolo Chianti Classico - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Vernaiolo Chianti Classico from Winery Rocca delle Macìe are 2011, 2014, 2013, 2012

Informations about the Winery Rocca delle Macìe

The winery offers 63 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 40 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Rocca delle Macìe is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 58 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 60000 of of Italy wines
In the top 15000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 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 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: Yellow wine

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