Winery Roccapesta - Calestaia

Winery RoccapestaCalestaia

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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 Calestaia of Winery Roccapesta is a red wine from the region of Morellino di Scansano of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Calestaia from the Winery Roccapesta

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Calestaia of Winery Roccapesta in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Calestaia of Winery Roccapesta in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Roccapesta's Calestaia.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
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

Calestaia - 2015
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Calestaia - 2014
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Calestaia - 2013
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 411110
Calestaia - 2011
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 411110
Calestaia - 2010
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Calestaia - 2009
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Calestaia - 2008
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.411110

The best vintages of Calestaia from Winery Roccapesta are 2008, 2007, 2015, 2014 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Roccapesta

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Morellino di Scansano in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Roccapesta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Morellino di Scansano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 5000 of of Italy wines
In the top 1500 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
In the top 20000 of red wines
In the top 25000 wines of the world

The wine region of Morellino di Scansano

The wine region of Morellino di Scansano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Villa Acquaviva or the Domaine Alberese produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Morellino di Scansano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Morellino di Scansano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, rosemary or spices and sometimes also flavors of ripe blackberries, black fruit or floral.


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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