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"Complex and harmonious ... Beautifully balanced, with enough tannins to age another decade or longer."-Wine Spectator
A rich and age-worthy Sangiovese blend, the 95-point 2018 Carpineto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva offers dense, earthy fruit balanced by juicy acidity and smooth, refined tannins, a top-scoring red from the lesser-known Tuscany region producing “lively, refreshing, engaging wines” according to the Wine Independent’s Susan Hulme that rivals the reds of neighboring Tuscan regions at a fraction of the cost.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano has experienced a steady rise in quality over the last decade with its polished, terroir-driven Sangiovese wines “of real character that also offer tremendous quality for the money” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous. Set in the rolling hills at around 250 meters above sea level, Carpineto’s sustainably farmed 84.5 hectares of vineyards are planted mainly to Sangiovese in a mix of sand and tufa clay soil, surrounded by a biodiverse area that includes a small natural lake and a 12-hectare olive grove. Blending mostly Sangiovese with the indigenous Canaiolo, winemaker Caterina Sacchet aged the opulent 2018 Carpineto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva in a mix of used Slavonian and French oak barrels for 18 to 24 months before bottling, extending the aging for an additional year beyond the minimum three year requirement for a Riserva, yielding a beautifully classic Sangiovese.
A pure and transparent expression, the alluring and age-worthy 2018 Riserva is among the top-rated Vino Nobiles of the vintage and an outstanding value, ready for Sangiovese fans and anyone seeking a taste of Tuscany to enjoy time and time again for years to come at an exceptional price. |