Winery ValvirginioGallo dei Venti Chianti Classico
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 Gallo dei Venti Chianti Classico from the Winery Valvirginio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gallo dei Venti Chianti Classico of Winery Valvirginio in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Gallo dei Venti Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Gallo dei Venti Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Gallo dei Venti Chianti Classico
The Gallo dei Venti Chianti Classico of Winery Valvirginio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef tongue in hot pickle sauce, chicken bonne femme or chicken tagine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Valvirginio's Gallo dei Venti Chianti Classico.
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 Gallo dei Venti Chianti Classico from Winery Valvirginio are 2014, 2013, 0, 2012
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 Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Tuscany
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.
The word of the wine: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
