Tenuta Carobbio Chianti Classico Riserva

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Tasting Notes

This wine offers a ruby-red color, and aromas of mature red fruits, spices and chocolate. On the palate, it is dry, well-structured, and well-balanced, with rich tannins.

Vineyards

The soil is Limestone, Galestro and Clay. The Southwest- facing grapes were hand-harvested during the second and third weeks of October.

Winemaking

There are 10 days of fermentation at controlled temperatures. Maceration is over 15 days. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French Oak barrels and is refined in the bottle for an additional 6 months. The aging potential is approximately 15 years.

Technical Information

Vintage:: 2016
Alcohol:: 14.5%
Region:: Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany
PH:: 3.5
Varietals:: 100% Sangiovese
TA:: 5.5G/L

Accolades

91 points

James Suckling

May 2024

This exudes aromas of grilled figs, dried herbs, sour cherries, walnuts and spices. It’s medium-bodied with savory and spicy components to the fruit, now showing a touch of tertiary complexity. Firm and slightly rough in texture.

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94 points

VinePair

August 2024

The hamlet of Panzano in Chianti Classico is the most celebrated growing site in the area. The soil and microclimate are major factors in the full-bodied structure of the Sangiovese here, and the wines do very well with some age. This wine is from 2016 and is aging almost perfectly. The nose is earthy with leathery cherry vibes. The tannins are fading into the wine, leaving a grippy yet lithe palate with medium fruit. The finish lingers and lingers.

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