
Appellation: IGT
Description: Dry Red
Vintages Available: 1999
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Producer: Podere Poggio Scalette
Vittorio Fiore has been responsible for the creation of many great wines and has generously and unstintingly shared his knowledge and experience. Many wineries, and more than one oenologist, owe their success to him and his teachings. The Carbonaine ’98 from Poggio Scalette is an exceptional wine.
100% Sangiovese di Lamole
Vineyards are 65 years old. The ground composition is mainly Galestro (Clayey – Calcareous?).
Skin maceration?: 12 days in stainless steel tanks, 12 months in 250 litre casks.
It is incredibly opulent, expansive, with copious quantities of fruit and glycerin as well as long, concentrated? blackberry and cherry flavours?. The tannin? is beautifully integrated?, the acidity? adequate but low, and the wine is fleshy? and hedonistic.
13% alcohol? vol.
Serve with red meats and venison and mature cheeses.
Serving temperature: 19°C.
10 years.
Pack Size: 6 x 750 ml
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