Product Description
Carpineta Fontalpino Chianti Classico “Montaperto” DOCG
100% Sangiovese. Intense ruby with purple reflections, this is an all-embracing Sangiovese, with hints of flowers and spices; soft, with velvety tannins and strong innate elegance and freshness.
“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, Montaperto
Exposure: South/East
Altitude: 1,150 feet above sea level
Soil: Massiccio del Chianti and Tuscan Galestro
Vine Training: Spurred cordon
Vine Age: 25-30 years
Time of Harvest: Late September
Vine Density: 1,820 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: 14.00%
Winemaker: Gioia Cresti
Cellaring: Up to 10 Years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
| Weight | 16.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.1 × 10.0 × 12.4 in |
| Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
| Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 6 bottles per case |