C A R M I O N E

carmione

Carmignano DOCG •

Sangiovese 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Cabernet Franc 5% Merlot 10%

Plant density: 6,250 plants / ha

Training system: Guyot

Soil: medium stony mixture derived from marly limestone of the alberese type and clayey schists (eocene) sandstone (oligocene) medium-high presence of skeleton.
The Apennine influence is evident in the area, resulting in strong temperature changes especially in the summer period; viticulture therefore develops in a particularly suitable environment. In the plots where the Merlot vines are planted, the presence of clay is higher

Agronomic management of the vineyards: Organic

Harvest: manual in 15 kg boxes

Vinification: temperature controlled steel tank for about 25 days

Aging: about 12 months in French oak barrels of first passage and second passage; after bottling it is left to rest in the bottle for a few months before being placed on the market

Serving temperature: 15-18 ° C

Label: design by Marcello Scuffi

Tasting Notes

Very intense ruby red color.

Very broad aromas with hints of fruit, cassis and spices, elegant and persistent finish.

When tasted, it expresses itself with a powerful structure but also with a measured balance, a full, fine and balanced taste with sweet, dense, dense, balanced tannins accompanied by a fresh acidity that extends into fruity and spicy notes. Elegant finish.

 

Pairings

Appetizers with high quality cold cuts, grilled red meat dishes, aged cheeses.