Product Description
Carpineta Fontalpino Chianti Classico “Fontalpino” DOCG
100% Sangiovese. A typical example of a pure Sangiovese, red with purple reflections, with interesting aromas of plum, cherry, and currant. It is persistent, pleasing and versatile with great balance and 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 vineyards near Petroio and Cerreto
Exposure: South/East
Altitude: 1,150 feet above sea level
Soil: Medium-textured clay soil with river rocks
Vine Training: Double Guyot/Spurred cordon
Vine Age: 5-20 years
Time of Harvest: Mid-September
Vine Density: 1,500-2,700 vines per acre
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 40,000 bottles
Vinification Process: The grapes are harvested by hand before undergoing vinification in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature (77-82.4 °F).
Aging Process: The wine ages one year in wood
Alcohol Content: 13.50%
Winemaker: Gioia Cresti
Cellaring: Up to 10 Years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
| Weight | 32.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.6 × 9.5 × 12.6 in |
| Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
| Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 12 bottles per case |