Carmignano Riserva Montalbiolo 2021

Description

Still organic red wine from Carmignano DOCG, 14% ABV, produced by Fattoria Ambra. Blend: 70% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo Nero, 10% Cabernet Franc. 0.75L bottle, 2021 vintage. Carmignano is one of the smallest and oldest appellations in the world. Carmignano Riserva "Montalbiolo" is a blend of a large percentage of Sangiovese with a small amount of Canaiolo and Uva Francesca (Cabernet). Maceration on the skins for 20-25 days with temperature-controlled délestage and pumping over. Malolactic fermentation. Aged for 2 years in wood: the first year in French oak tonneaux (3.5 and 5 hectoliters) and the second year in large Slavonian oak barrels (25 hectoliters). Bottled for 1 year. A very intense and layered nose with notes of wild berries and violets, sweet spices, and cured tobacco. Ruby red in color. Full-bodied, well-balanced, and punctuated by well-dissolved tannins. Long-lasting finish.

Details

Perfume

Nicely intense and layered nose on notes of wild fruits and violets, sweet spices and tanned tobacco.

Color

Ruby red.

Taste

Full-bodied, it is well balanced and peppered with well-dissolved tannic mass. Enduring persistence.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Fattoria Ambra

From this winery

• Start up year: 1955
• Oenologist: Giuseppe Rigoli
• Bottles produced: 80.000
• Hectares: 21

Fattoria Ambra has belonged to the Romei Rigoli family since 1870. The estate is located near the Ombrone river and the Villa Medicea of Poggio a Caiano. It is named after the poem "Ambra", written in the 15th century by Lorenzo Il Magnifico. The vineyards, of an extension of 20 hectares, stand in the hills of Montalbiolo, Elzana, Santa Cristina in Pilli and Montefortini, four of the most important crus of Carmignano. DOCG Carmignano is bottled as "Riserva Le Vigne Alte di Montalbiolo", "Riserva Elzana", "Vigna di Montefortini" and "Vigna di Santa Cristina in Pilli". The blend is mostly Sangiovese together with Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Merlot and Syrah.

A young version of Carmignano, "Barco Reale", and a rosè wine, "Vin Ruspo", complete the range of wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, previously called "Uva Francesca" ("French Grapes"), has been grown in Carmignano since 1700 when it was introduced by the Medici family. In Italy the name of Carmignano has been synonymous of fine wine ever since the 13th century and so great was its reputation that Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, decreed in 1716 that the appellation be strictly controlled. The borders of the ancient appellation remain identical to this day, making it one of the smallest DOCG areas in Italy. Read more

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Technical Sheet

Name	Fattoria Ambra Carmignano Riserva Montalbiolo 2021
Type	Red organic still
Denomination	Carmignano DOCG
Vintage	2021
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	70% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo Nero, 10% Cabernet Franc
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Fattoria Ambra
Story	Carmignano, is one of the smallest and oldest appellations in the world (Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici's proclamation of 1716). Carmignano Riserva "Montalbiolo" is a blend of a large percentage of Sangiovese and a small amount of Canaiolo and Uva Francesca (Cabernet).
Origin	Carmignano (PO)
Soil composition	Galestro and sandstone.
Cultivation system	Guyot
Plants per hectare	3300
Wine making	Maceration on the skins for 20-25 days with temperature control (délestage and pumping over). Malolactic fermentation.
Aging	2 years in wood. The first year in French oak tonneaux (capacity 3.5 and 5 hectolitres) and the second year in large Slavonian oak casks (capacity 25 hectolitres). Matured in bottles for 1 year.
Allergens	Contains sulphites