Product Description
Carpineta Fontalpino Chianti Classico “Dofana” DOCG
100% Sangiovese. Bright scarlet in color with bold notes of ripe fruit and silky tannins. In the mouth, it is enveloping and with vanilla and tobacco on the finish.
“Carpineta Fantalpino is dedicated to the appreciation of the Sangiovese grape, exalting its quality by selecting only the best grapes from our vineyard.”
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Region: Tuscany
Vineyards: From a single vineyard, Dofana
Exposure: South/East
Altitude: 1,150 feet above sea level
Soil: A mix of clay and sand
Vine Training: Spurred cordon
Vine Age: 25-30 years
Time of Harvest: Late September
Vine Density: 2,400 vines per acre
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 6,000 bottles
Vinification Process: The best Sangiovese grapes are harvested by hand and then sorted at the winery. The grapes undergo vinification in oak barrels.
Aging Process: The wine ages 15 months in tonneaux
Alcohol Content: 13.50%
Winemaker: Gioia Cresti
Cellaring: Up to 10 Years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
| Weight | 16.6 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 7.1 × 10.0 × 12.4 in |
| Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
| Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 6 bottles per case |