Winery ContemassiChianti Riserva
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
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.
The Chianti Riserva of the Winery Contemassi is in the top 40 of wines of Chianti.
Taste structure of the Chianti Riserva from the Winery Contemassi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chianti Riserva of Winery Contemassi in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chianti Riserva of Winery Contemassi in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of oak.
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 Contemassi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, chicken breast with curry and mushrooms or buns.
Details and technical informations about Winery Contemassi's Chianti Riserva.
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 Chianti Riserva from Winery Contemassi are 2015, 0, 2013
Informations about the Winery Contemassi
The Winery Contemassi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Chianti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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 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: Acidic (flavor)
Acidity is present in all wines, and is essential in white wines. It is due to the presence of different organic acids in the wine, and is expressed in the mouth by a sensation of freshness combined with other elements, such as minerality or a note of bitterness. Moderately present, it brings relief and vivacity to the wine.
