Winery Rocca di Castagnoli - Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery Rocca di CastagnoliPoggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Rocca di Castagnoli is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
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 Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, tobacco

Wine with earth taste

leather, mushroom

Wine with spices taste

licorice, pepper

Wine with microbio taste

cheese

Wine with vegetal taste

hay

Wine with floral taste

dried flowers, violet

On the nose the Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Rocca di Castagnoli in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or dried flowers and sometimes also flavors of almonds, cinnamon or cheese.

Details and technical informations about Winery Rocca di Castagnoli's Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva.

Winemaker
Rocca di Castagnoli
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Poggio a'Frati Chianti Classico Riserva - 2009
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

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 offers 17 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This winery is part of the Alimenta.
It is in the top 10 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 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.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 8500 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
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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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