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Kevin's comments: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from 3 small vineyards; the wine is aged for 1 year in new oak barriques. The wine has wonderful depth and concentration of fruit with a hint of spice and vanilla on the nose.
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. In 1994 they were awarded the Robert Mondavi Winemaker of the Year Award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in London. Giovanni Sacchet was the first Italian winemaker and only the second European to win this award.
The Farnito range is made from international varieties that are not native to Tuscany but have been selected by Carpineto as being suited to the terroir and climate of the region in order to produce top quality wines. The wines are made from grapes that have been meticulously selected, carefully vinified and then aged in barriques. Truly world class wines!
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon which have been carefully selected from 3 one hectare vineyards situated in the provinces of Florence and Arezzo.
Vinification: Each vineyard's grapes are fermented separately at a temperature of 25-29C with skin contact lasting 10-15 days. Once malolactic fermentation has finished, the separate crus are assembled.
Ageing: 1 year in new oak barriques.
Colour: Ruby red with orange tinges.
Serve: At 19C to accompany roast meats, game and Tuscan cheese.
Taste: Full, rich, with a wonderful depth and concentration of fruit with a hint of spice and vanilla on the nose.
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