Winery Castello di UzzanoVin Santo del Chianti Classico
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, beef or lamb.
Food and wine pairings with Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
The Vin Santo del Chianti Classico of Winery Castello di Uzzano matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of lamb skewers, leg of lamb in a casserole or magic cake cheese quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Uzzano's Vin Santo del Chianti Classico.
Discover the grape variety: Pirobella
Simple, light fruity reds with a lightly coloured clear ruby robe, supple tannins and a light palate with moderate acidity, featuring undemonstrative aromas of red fruits. Rustic, discreet profile. Preserved in a few ampelographic collections for its heritage value, it is an ancient variety whose commercial spread has virtually disappeared, studied for its genetic interest. Rare, poorly documented black variety grown in confidential quantities.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico from Winery Castello di Uzzano are 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery Castello di Uzzano
The Winery Castello di Uzzano is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Historic Tuscan DOC of the Chianti Classico (passito technique, grapes dried in loft for several months): signature Malvasia Bianca and Trebbiano Toscano as white kings (>=60%) — amber golden robe, rich intense nose of honey, roasted almond, vanilla, dried fruits (walnut, hazelnut), enveloping harmonious palate, sugar balanced by vibrant acidity, long finish. Slow fermentation in caratelli (small barrels), 3 years ageing including 24 months in caratelli.
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: Varietal wine
Name given to the local wine (IGP), produced from a single grape variety that gives the wine its characteristics of structure and aroma. The Languedoc is the leading producer of this type of wine, from most of the major French grape varieties.
