Winery Tenuta di Nozzole - La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Winery Tenuta di NozzoleLa Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

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 La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Tenuta di Nozzole is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
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.
The La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of the Winery Tenuta di Nozzole is in the top 30 of wines of Chianti Classico.

Taste structure of the La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from the Winery Tenuta di Nozzole

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Tenuta di Nozzole 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 La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Tenuta di Nozzole in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta di Nozzole's La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.

Winemaker
Tenuta Nozzole
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
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

La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2015
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2014
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2013
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2012
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2011
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2010
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2009
In the top 30 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of La Forra Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Winery Tenuta di Nozzole are 2013, 2012, 2007, 2006 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Tenuta di Nozzole

The winery offers 16 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This winery is part of the Tenute Folonari.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane

The Winery Tenuta di Nozzole is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 8000 of of Italy wines
In the top 40 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 25000 of red wines
In the top 40000 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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Said of a wine that is not clear due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.

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