Winery San Felice - Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery San FeliceIl Grigio 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 Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery San Felice is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety 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 Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery San Felice

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery San Felice 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, earthy

Wine with spices taste

pepper, licorice

Wine with microbio taste

cheese, cream

Wine with floral taste

violet, perfume

Wine with vegetal taste

sun-dried tomato, tomato leaf

On the nose the Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery San Felice in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cream, dark fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of non oak, savory or sage.

Details and technical informations about Winery San Felice's Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva.

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

Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery San Felice are 1988, 1998, 1999, 1990 and 2000.

Informations about the Winery San Felice

The winery offers 40 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
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The Winery San Felice is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 9500 of of Italy wines
In the top 2500 of of Chianti Classico 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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The word of the wine: Effervescent

Any wine loaded with CO2 (carbon dioxide), which is revealed in the form of bubbles, reinforcing the freshness effect in the mouth. This gas production is the result of what is called the second fermentation in the bottle. It occurs in champagnes and sparkling wines such as crémants.

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