Description / Reviews
"The simplicity and character of our southernmost vineyards shine through in this fragrant and pleasant wine. Ruby red, its fresh notes of cherry and berries stand out on the nose. Versatile and flavorful, it can be enjoyed in any situation, with or without food." - Carpineta Fontalpino, Winemaker
"Their production is small with around 20 hectares in total – mostly within Castelnuovo Berardenga but with a small parcel of land in the zone of Colli Senesi to the south. Being people of the land, their wines are organically certified and they only use indigenous yeasts for all ferments which Gioia says is critically important to help show the distinct characters that come from their commune. These wines are more muscular with greater weight and tannins compared to the northern sections of Chianti Classico. The principal reasons for this are the high portion of dark/red clay, supported by a solid layer of schistous rock and in general terms, a slightly warmer temperature than the northern communes. Carpineta Fontalpino puts their main focus on Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot but they also grow other experimental varieties such as Petit Verdot, Alicante and Gamay, but as expected, Sangiovese always gets the highest positioning in their vineyards sitting around 350m." - Primavera, Importer
