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Kevin's comments: Part of the wine was aged in barriques making it rich, velvety, fullflavoured and warming with hints of vanilla and raspberries on the nose. A very fine wine with silky tannins and a long, lingering finish.
Chateau Tasting Notes
CASA VINICOLA CARPINETO - TOSCANA
Casa Vinicola Carpineto was founded in 1967 and is situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico area at Dudda, on the site of an ancient Roman settlement, which included the Carpineto vineyards.
From the company's inception, its owners Antonio Zaccheo and Giovanni Sacchet chose to dedicate their energies to the production of traditional Tuscan wines while keeping track of new technological developments. Experimentation and new product research have gone hand in hand with the rediscovery of historical wines. This vision has made Carpineto one of the leading producers in Italy, consistently receiving awards for its wines and world wide recognition for quality. Antonio is now aided by his son , Antonio and daughter, Francesca, who both previously worked in the wine trade in the USA.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Vinification: Fermentation in temperature controlled vats with medium length skin macerationon.
Ageing: 12 months or more in oak barrels of various sizes and origins (Slavonian and French.
The wine is then transferred back into stainless steel tanks prior to bottling. After bottling the wine is aged in temperature controlled cellars for at least 10 months prior to release.
Note: In order to deliver the highest quality Carpineto has chosen to age this wine longer than the 2 years required by the appellation rules for a Riserva wine.
Colour: Intese ruby red with garnet reflections.
Serve: At 17-19C with roast meats, game and stews.
Taste: Long, full, warm, generous and persistent with hints of raspberries and vanilla on the nose.
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