Carmignano Riserva DOCG Piaggia 150cl
Red wine, 150 cl, Toscana, Italy, 2020
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Grape varieties
70% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Allergens
Contains sulfites
Notes
Intense ruby red colour; aromas of ripe fruit, cassis and raspberries with elegant notes of chocolate, tobacco and sweet spices. On the palate structured, elegant with excellent tannins. Long finish.
Vinification
Reading and selection by hand. The individual grape varieties are fermented without the addition of pure breeding yeasts and individually matured. The maceration period is between 18 and 28 days. The malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques. Aging in barriques for 18 months. After the blending of the individual base wines, the wine rests in the bottle again for 6 months.
Accompanying
Generally strong dishes, grilled meats, lamb and game.
Producer
PIAGGIA
In the 1970s, Mauro Vannucci bought the vineyards that overlooked his house in the municipality of Piaggia. He was certain that the exposure to the sun and the terroir of these vineyards were perfect for the production of great wines. With an increase in capacity and distribution all over the world, his daughter joined the company as managing director. The winery consists of 16 hectares of land, 8 of which are planted with vines.
In the 1970s, Mauro Vannucci bought the vineyards that overlooked his house in the municipality of Piaggia. He was certain that the exposure to the sun and the terroir of these vineyards were perfect for the production of great wines. With an increase in capacity and distribution all over the world, his daughter joined the company as managing director. The winery consists of 16 hectares of land, 8 of which are planted with vines.