Winery Rocca di CastagnoliPoggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva
Red wine
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 Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Rocca di Castagnoli
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Rocca di Castagnoli in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Rocca di Castagnoli in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or minerality.
Food and wine pairings with Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva
The Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Rocca di Castagnoli matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions, fillet of beef with morels or seafood, chorizo and chicken paella from patou.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rocca di Castagnoli's Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva.
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 Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Rocca di Castagnoli are 1997, 1999, 2012, 2011 and 2005.
Informations about the Winery Rocca di Castagnoli
The Winery Rocca di Castagnoli is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 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 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: Shine
Character of a wine that reflects light with brilliance. The brilliance is enhanced when the wine is decanted.
