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A fine Brunello with big and traditional flavours of leather, dried figs and savoury roast meat through to a satisfyingly robust finish.
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Italy
Tuscany
Brunello di Montalcino
Carpineto
Sangiovese Grosso
Red Wine
Caterina Sacchet, Gabriele Ianett
Natural Cork
Other Classifications
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Established in Greve in Chianti in 1967 by the Sacchet and Zaccheo families, Carpineto farms 500 hectares of sustainably farmed land, spread amongst five carbon-neutral estates in the regions of Chianti Classico, Alto Valdarno, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino and Maremma. Carpineto holds the VIVA certification for sustainability, and is accredited ISO 14001 and IFS. Formerly IWSC Italian Wine Producer of the Year, Carpineto was also the first ever Italian winery to be awarded the IWSC International Winemaker of the Year. Antonio Zaccheo is now assisted by his son, Antonio and daughter Francesca, who have both previously worked in the wine trade in the USA. Giovanni Sacchet’s daughter, Caterina, joined the Carpineto winemaking team after finishing her viticulture and oenology degree. Carpineto produces exquisite wines with elegant typicity.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Carpineto’s Montalcino estate is one of the highest in the appellation at an altitude of 450 metres above sea level, with 10 hectares of vineyard planted to Sangiovese Grosso on a dry-farmed hillside. Planted at a density of 2.20 x 0.90 metres, which is the equivalent of over 5,000 vines per hectare, the vines are trained on a unilateral cordon system. The sedimentary soil has a galestro frame with clay accumulations dating to the Eocene era, some 15 million years ago. With a slightly northern exposure, the vineyard is surrounded by thick woods, which protect it from the warm and humid westerly winds that come up from the Maremma.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Whole bunches were carefully selected and harvested at optimum maturity. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 25°C, followed by maceration, which lasted for 15 to 20 days, with frequent aeration, pump-overs and cap punch-downs for optimum polyphenolic extraction. The wine started going through malolactic conversion as the alcoholic fermentation finished, and was completed a few days after being drawn off the lees. The wine was aged in Slovenian oak barrels for three years, followed by at least six months of bottle ageing.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
A fine Brunello with deep red fruits layered with leather, savoury notes, and a touch of liquorice through to a warm and richly textured palate with a long, satisfying finish.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Sangiovese Grosso 100%.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Established in Greve in Chianti in 1967 by the Sacchet and Zaccheo families, Carpineto farms 500 hectares of sustainably farmed land, spread amongst five carbon-neutral estates in the regions of Chianti Classico, Alto Valdarno, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino and Maremma. Carpineto holds the VIVA certification for sustainability, and is accredited ISO 14001 and IFS. Formerly IWSC Italian Wine Producer of the Year, Carpineto was also the first ever Italian winery to be awarded the IWSC International Winemaker of the Year. Antonio Zaccheo is now assisted by his son, Antonio and daughter Francesca, who have both previously worked in the wine trade in the USA. Giovanni Sacchet’s daughter, Caterina, joined the Carpineto winemaking team after finishing her viticulture and oenology degree. Carpineto produces exquisite wines with elegant typicity.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Carpineto’s Montalcino estate is one of the highest in the appellation at an altitude of 450 metres above sea level, with 10 hectares of vineyard planted to Sangiovese Grosso on a dry-farmed hillside. Planted at a density of 2.20 x 0.90 metres, which is the equivalent of over 5,000 vines per hectare, the vines are trained on a unilateral cordon system. The sedimentary soil has a galestro frame with clay accumulations dating to the Eocene era, some 15 million years ago. With a slightly northern exposure, the vineyard is surrounded by thick woods, which protect it from the warm and humid westerly winds that come up from the Maremma.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Whole bunches were carefully selected and harvested at optimum maturity. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 25°C, followed by maceration, which lasted for 15 to 20 days, with frequent aeration, pump-overs and cap punch-downs for optimum polyphenolic extraction. The wine started going through malolactic conversion as the alcoholic fermentation finished, and was completed a few days after being drawn off the lees. The wine was aged in Slovenian oak barrels for three years, followed by at least six months of bottle ageing.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
A fine Brunello with deep red fruits layered with leather, savoury notes, and a touch of liquorice through to a warm and richly textured palate with a long, satisfying finish.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Sangiovese Grosso 100%.
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Sub-region | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Producer / Winery | Carpineto |
| Winemaker | Caterina Sacchet, Gabriele Ianett |
| Style | Red Wine |
| Grape Variety | Sangiovese Grosso |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 14.5% |
| Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied) | D |
| Residual Sugar | 2.7 g/L |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
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£48.99
Fairly priced. Expertly sourced. Always stored in perfect condition.
UK delivery £7.95.
3-5 working days.
Free on orders over £120.
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