Winery Fattoria Valacchi - Gelso Chianti Riserva

Winery Fattoria ValacchiGelso Chianti Riserva

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Gelso Chianti Riserva of Winery Fattoria Valacchi is a red wine from the region of Chianti of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Gelso Chianti Riserva from the Winery Fattoria Valacchi

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Gelso Chianti Riserva of Winery Fattoria Valacchi in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Fattoria Valacchi's Gelso Chianti Riserva.

Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
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

Gelso Chianti Riserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Gelso Chianti Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Gelso Chianti Riserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Gelso Chianti Riserva from Winery Fattoria Valacchi are 2011, 2010, 2013

Informations about the Winery Fattoria Valacchi

The winery offers 8 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 in the region of Toscane

The Winery Fattoria Valacchi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 60000 of of Italy wines
In the top 2500 of of Chianti wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chianti

The wine region of Chianti is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. We currently count 1721 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti, producing 2759 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti go well with generally quite well with dishes .


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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