Winery ValvirginioChianti Riserva
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese 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 Riserva from the Winery Valvirginio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chianti Riserva of Winery Valvirginio in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Chianti Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Chianti Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Chianti Riserva
The Chianti Riserva of Winery Valvirginio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of boeuf en daube, country-style veal roulades with risotto or chicken and onion quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Valvirginio's Chianti Riserva.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chianti Riserva from Winery Valvirginio are 2016, 2010, 0, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Valvirginio
The Winery Valvirginio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti
Emblem of Tuscan red: signature Sangiovese (70% min) with notes of morello cherry, plum, dried herbs, violet and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins, elegant gastronomic profile. Chianti Classico DOCG ("Gallo Nero") between Florence and Siena, more structured and age-worthy. Riserva and Gran Selezione at the top, barrel-aged. A few supporting grapes (Canaiolo, Colorino).
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: Paste
Characteristic of a thick and heavy wine with sticky tannins.
