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Wine name:
Carmignano "Riserva Elzana"
Denomination:
CARMIGNANO DOCG
Classification:
DOCG
Production area:
Carmignano
Cru:
Elzana
Vineyard extension:
1.00
Blend:
Sangiovese -
90%
Cabernet sauvignon -
10%
Vineyard age (year of planting):
Sangiovese:
1975, 1998
Cabernet sauvignon:
1975, 1998
Soil type:
Mixed marl and clay
Exposure:
South
Vinification and ageing:
Maceration on the skins for 10-15 days in steel vats with T control after 2 days of cold maceration, maturation for 12 months in tonneaux (3.5 and 5 hectolitres - 20% new), followed by 12 months in Slavonian oak casks (25 hectolitre capacity). Finishing in the bottle.
Colour:
Dark ruby red with purple reflections
Nose:
Intense, elegant, fruity, blackcurrant, black cherry, toasty note
Flavour:
Warm, powerful, fresh, full-bodied, sweet and soft tannins, balanced, very long persistence
Serving suggestions:
Game, spicy red meats, seasoned cheese
Average no. bottles/year:
5000
Suggested serving temperature (degrees °C):
18-20
Alcohol %:
14
Dry extract g/l :
28.5
Acidity g/l :
5
Grape yield per hectare quintals:
30
Vintage:
2006
Notes:
Ratings:
Wine Spectator 83/100, L'Espresso 18/20
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