Winery Tenuta la Novella - Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery Tenuta la NovellaChianti Classico Riserva

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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 Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Tenuta la Novella is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 Classico Riserva from the Winery Tenuta la Novella

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Tenuta la Novella 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

tobacco, oak

Wine with earth taste

leather, tar

Wine with spices taste

pepper

On the nose the Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Tenuta la Novella in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of plum, leather or pepper.

Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta la Novella's Chianti Classico Riserva.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Chianti Classico Riserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2009
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2008
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2006
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Tenuta la Novella are 2004, 2012, 2014, 2008 and 2006.

Informations about the Winery Tenuta la Novella

The winery offers 13 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
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 la Novella is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 5500 of of Italy wines
In the top 200 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 20000 of red wines
In the top 30000 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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The word of the wine: Pommadé

Said of a wine that is unbalanced, pasty, syrupy, and whose excessive sugar content gives an impression of heaviness.

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