Winery ValvirginioChianti Montespertoli
Red wine
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 Montespertoli from the Winery Valvirginio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chianti Montespertoli of Winery Valvirginio in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Chianti Montespertoli
Pairings that work perfectly with Chianti Montespertoli
Original food and wine pairings with Chianti Montespertoli
The Chianti Montespertoli of Winery Valvirginio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of oxtail and carrot stew, pljeskavica (balkan hamburger) or ham and cheese cake.
Details and technical informations about Winery Valvirginio's Chianti Montespertoli.
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
The best vintages of Chianti Montespertoli from Winery Valvirginio are 2017
Informations about the Winery Valvirginio
The Winery Valvirginio is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Chianti Montespertoli to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti Montespertoli
The wine region of Chianti Montespertoli is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Poggio Capponi or the Domaine Poggio Capponi produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Montespertoli are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Montespertoli often reveals types of flavors of oak, earth or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, non oak or microbio.
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: Thinning
Also known as green harvesting, the practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining bunches often gain weight.
