Carpineto Brunello di Montalcino

Bold Tuscan classic, drink now or cellar.

Established in 1967, Carpineto is the story of two friends and their families, united by a common love for Sangiovese and a strong desire to participate in the renaissance of wine in Tuscany.

We're big fans of Carpineto's wines, from entry level Toscana to the big-gun wines of Montalcino, like this one. Already maturing well, this is a rewarding, complex wine that opens brilliantly after decanting, but will happily age for another five years in the right conditions.

A true 'Mountain Brunello' with an intense and expressive bouquet of wild berries layered with vanilla, violet, rose petals and a lick of spice. The complex and richly fruited palate is framed by glossy tannins, while mineral undertones support a core of wild red fruits. Concentrated, elegant and full of finesse.

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£52.99

Style

  • 3/5

    Acidity

  • 3/5

    Tannin

  • 1/5

    Sweetness

  • Medium

    Alcohol

  • Medium

    Body

Aromas

  • Earth

  • Leather

  • Red Cherry

Details

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Wine TypeRed wine
ClosureNatural Cork
Alc. Vol13.5
Units10.12
RegionTuscany
CountryItaly
Grape VarietalSangiovese
Oak Length3 years
Oak TypeSlavonian

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Sangiovese

Sangiovese

Italy’s most planted black grape and the pride of the Tuscan wine region, Chianti. Sangiovese is commonly labelled by its regional name rather than by variety, and you’ll often find it blended with other black grape varieties.

Sangiovese is a bit of a chameleon, taking on different stylistic expressions based on where it grows. From the delicate floral strawberry aromas of Montefalco Rosso to the intensely dark and tannic wines of Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese wine has something for everyone.

Producing dry wines with high tannins and high acidity, Sangiovese offers a wide range of tastes from very earthy and rustic to round and fruit-forward. Regardless of where it’s grown, it always has red fruit flavours (red cherry, red plum) with notes of tomato and dried herbs.