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Wine name:
Carmignano " Montefortini"
Denomination:
CARMIGNANO DOCG
Classification:
DOCG
Production area:
Carmignano
Cru:
Montefortini
Vineyard extension:
4.50
Blend:
Sangiovese -
80%
Cabernet sauvignon -
10%
Canaiolo -
5%
Merlot -
5%
Vineyard age (year of planting):
Sangiovese:
1970, 1975
Cabernet sauvignon:
1970, 1975
Canaiolo:
1970, 1975
Merlot:
1970, 1975
Soil type:
Sandstone
Exposure:
South, East
Vinification and ageing:
Maceration on the skins for 10-15 days in steel vats with T control after two days of cold maceration, when the alcoholic fermentation is over the wine matures 50% in large Slavonian oak casks (25 hectolitre capacity) and 50% in French oak tonneaux (3.5 - 5 hectolitre capacity and of second and third use) for about 12 months. Finishing in the bottle for 6 months
Colour:
Bright ruby red
Nose:
Fresh, fragrant, fruity, red currant, blueberry
Flavour:
Rich, warm, fresh, balanced, good persistence
Serving suggestions:
Grilled white and red meat, pasta dishes
Average no. bottles/year:
11000
Suggested serving temperature (degrees °C):
18
Alcohol %:
14
Dry extract g/l :
28
Acidity g/l :
5.1
Grape yield per hectare quintals:
40
Vintage:
2007
Notes:
Ratings:
Wine Spectator 87/100, L'Espresso 14/20
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