Winery Rocca di Montegrossi - Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico

Winery Rocca di MontegrossiVigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico of Winery Rocca di Montegrossi is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico from the Winery Rocca di Montegrossi

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico of Winery Rocca di Montegrossi in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico

Pairings that work perfectly with Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico

Original food and wine pairings with Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico

The Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico of Winery Rocca di Montegrossi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of fresh sausage, pork tenderloin with onions or baked chicken legs.

Details and technical informations about Winery Rocca di Montegrossi's Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico.

Winemaker
Rocca di Montegrossi
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

Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico - 2009
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico from Winery Rocca di Montegrossi are 2009

Informations about the Winery Rocca di Montegrossi

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane

The Winery Rocca di Montegrossi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 70000 of of Italy wines
In the top 15000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 250000 of red wines
In the top 400000 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: Sweet (flavor)

The flavour provided by the residual sugars naturally present in the wine as well as by certain alcohols. This sensation can range from a simple impression of smoothness to a clear sweetness. We speak of roundness, fatness and mellowness.

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