Winery San LeoninoSalivolpe Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
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 Salivolpe Gran Selezione Chianti Classico from the Winery San Leonino
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Salivolpe Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery San Leonino in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Salivolpe Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery San Leonino in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of sour cherry, red plum or tomatoes and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, spices or oregano.
Food and wine pairings with Salivolpe Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Salivolpe Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Salivolpe Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
The Salivolpe Gran Selezione Chianti Classico of Winery San Leonino matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, roast pork with onions and honey or ham and cheese cake.
Details and technical informations about Winery San Leonino's Salivolpe Gran Selezione Chianti Classico.
Discover the grape variety: Primitivo
From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Salivolpe Gran Selezione Chianti Classico from Winery San Leonino are 2012, 2015
Informations about the Winery San Leonino
The Winery San Leonino is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 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 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 Saint-Véran appellation seen by Kevin Tessieux
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The word of the wine: Short
Said of a wine that leaves little trace in the mouth after tasting (also called "short in the mouth").
