Winery Valvirginio - Poggio al Sasso Chianti

Winery ValvirginioPoggio al Sasso Chianti

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Poggio al Sasso Chianti of Winery Valvirginio is a red wine from the region of Chianti of Toscane.
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 Poggio al Sasso Chianti from the Winery Valvirginio

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Poggio al Sasso Chianti of Winery Valvirginio in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Valvirginio's Poggio al Sasso Chianti.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Poggio al Sasso Chianti - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Poggio al Sasso Chianti - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 411110
Poggio al Sasso Chianti - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Poggio al Sasso Chianti from Winery Valvirginio are 2014, 2016, 2012

Informations about the Winery Valvirginio

The winery offers 35 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti in the region of Toscane

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.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 55000 of of Italy wines
In the top 10000 of of Chianti wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 300000 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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The Rully appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Rully appellation. Here the vineyard is planted on different hills which have very different gelogicial characteristics. It partly explains the great diversity in the expression of the Rully wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 20 ...

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The word of the wine: Musky

Said of an odor reminiscent of musk.

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