Located in the beautiful countryside between Florence and Siena, the vineyards dedicated to the production of this wine are located along the hillsides of the Chianti Classico region in the small town of Dudda near Greve in Chianti. Planted at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level in soils of calcareous origin with a high content of clay and sandstone. Fruit from approximately 20 hectares of land is used in the production of this wine. The spurred cordon training method was implemented achieving a density of 5500 vines/hectare. The vines benefit from a typical Mediterranean climate of warm summers and mild winters.

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"Silky and sweet, offering an alluring bouquet of black cherry, black currant, truffle and violet flavors. Picks up a mineral element that glides easily across the palate to the long aftertaste. The tannins are present, yet well-integrated. Drink now through 2020. Tasted twice, with consistent notes." Wine Spectator, 92 Points

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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. Grapes: Sangiovese 100%. Vinification: maceration of the skins of medium duration and fermentation under controlled temperature conditions. Aging: 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. Finishing: 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.