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Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Riserva Chianti Classico 2012 Wine Review

Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Riserva Chianti Classico 2012

Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Riserva Chianti Classico 2012

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $39.95

Drink: 2021-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Organic wine


Winery: Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino

Agent: Grape Brands Ltd.

More Vintages: 2008 

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Sharon Lécuyer rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Reddish brick brown in colour. Cedar and hint of chocolate on the nose. Astringent tannins and spice on the palate make me wonder if I should have waited another year, but we were eager to open for a special occasion. Long finish. Pair this one with food! A lovely steak or roast would hold up to the structure of the wine. Great gift for long-term storage (e.g. wedding gift to be opened on 3-5 year anniversary).

Tasted November 9, 2021
Carpineta Fontalpino Riserva 2012 is a Italy Chianti Classico Superiore from the Tuscany wine region. Deep ruby in the glass, this is a dry Chianti with dried cherry, blueberry, green herbs, tobacco, leather flavours on the palate finishing long and savoury. Pour with a meaty lasagne dish. - Community Wine Reviews

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