Winery Vecchia Cantina - Riello delle Balze Chianti

Winery Vecchia CantinaRiello delle Balze 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 Riello delle Balze Chianti of Winery Vecchia Cantina 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 Riello delle Balze Chianti from the Winery Vecchia Cantina

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Riello delle Balze Chianti of Winery Vecchia Cantina in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Riello delle Balze Chianti of Winery Vecchia Cantina in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Vecchia Cantina's Riello delle Balze 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

Riello delle Balze Chianti - 2018
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Riello delle Balze Chianti - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Riello delle Balze Chianti - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Riello delle Balze Chianti - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Riello delle Balze Chianti - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Riello delle Balze Chianti - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Riello delle Balze Chianti - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Riello delle Balze Chianti from Winery Vecchia Cantina are 2011, 2010, 2018, 2015 and 2017.

Informations about the Winery Vecchia Cantina

The winery offers 55 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.
This winery is part of the Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano.
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 Vecchia Cantina is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 48 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 25000 of of Italy wines
In the top 4500 of of Chianti wines
In the top 70000 of red wines
In the top 150000 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 word of the wine: Secondary aromas

Aromas resulting from the fermentation and maturation of the wine before bottling. The aging in barrels modifies considerably the texture and the flavours of the wine.

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