Winery Vicchiomaggio - La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery VicchiomaggioLa Prima Chianti Classico Riserva

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Vicchiomaggio is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico 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 La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Vicchiomaggio

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Vicchiomaggio 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 La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Vicchiomaggio in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Vicchiomaggio's La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva.

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

La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva - 2009
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva - 2008
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110
La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva - 2005
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.311110
La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva - 2004
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva - 1997
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Vicchiomaggio are 2009, 2005, 1997, 2008 and 2004.

Informations about the Winery Vicchiomaggio

The winery offers 45 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Vicchiomaggio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 2500 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 40000 of red wines
In the top 55000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.


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: Ban des vendanges

Date of the beginning of the grape harvest, fixed by the lord in the tradition of the Middle Ages and, today, by the prefect.

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