Carpineto - Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
Price: $24.96
Producer | Carpineto |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Varietal | Sangiovese |
Vintage | 2016 |
Sku | 794509 |
Size | 750ml |
Carpineto Description
In the beautiful olive and cypress-studded countryside between Florence and Siena lay the quaint hilltop villages of the Chianti Classico region. The wine of the same name is produced exclusively in this charming and beautiful area. Maceration of the skins of medium duration and fermentation under controlled temperature conditions.The wine is then placed in oak barrels of various sizes and origins (Slavonian and French) for one year or more, the wine is then briefly transferred back into stainless steel tanks before bottling. After bottling the wine is aged in our temperature controlled cellars for at least 10 months before release. In order to deliver the highest quality Carpineto has chosen to age this wine longer than the 2 years required by appellation rules for a Riserva.
Vinous Media: 92 Points
The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva is wonderfully fleshy and expressive, and yet has plenty of structural underpinnings. Dark cherry, plum, spice, menthol, licorice and mocha open up with a bit of air. The balance of fruit depth allied to a mid-weight sense of structure is just compelling. Readers will find a potent, bruising Riserva with tons of character.
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