Winery Tenuta CastiglioniChianti
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
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 Chianti from the Winery Tenuta Castiglioni
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chianti of Winery Tenuta Castiglioni in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chianti of Winery Tenuta Castiglioni in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or apples.
Food and wine pairings with Chianti
Pairings that work perfectly with Chianti
Original food and wine pairings with Chianti
The Chianti of Winery Tenuta Castiglioni matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef stew provencal style, veal tagine with potatoes and olives or chicken colombo (west indies).
Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta Castiglioni's Chianti.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chianti from Winery Tenuta Castiglioni are 2007, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2004.
Informations about the Winery Tenuta Castiglioni
The Winery Tenuta Castiglioni is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti
Emblem of Tuscan red: signature Sangiovese (70% min) with notes of morello cherry, plum, dried herbs, violet and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins, elegant gastronomic profile. Chianti Classico DOCG ("Gallo Nero") between Florence and Siena, more structured and age-worthy. Riserva and Gran Selezione at the top, barrel-aged. A few supporting grapes (Canaiolo, Colorino).
The wine region of Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: Pruine
A thin, fluffy film that covers the surface of the grape. It makes the berry impermeable and contains the indigenous yeasts necessary for the fermentation of the must.
