Carpineto Sant'Ercolano Nobile di Montepulciano 2010

Carpineto Sant'Ercolano Nobile di Montepulciano 2010

Carpineto, 0,75 l - 14.00%
15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 85% Sangiovese

HK$ 290.00
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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

2 hours

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Carpineto Sant'Ercolano Nobile di Montepulciano 2010

Colour

Dark, deep, blackish-ruby hue.

Bouquet

Bold and intense, with black currants, licorice, black pepper and a hint of vanilla.

Flavour

Full-bodied palate with exceptional black fruit intensity and spice. Big structured with well integrated, supple tannins and a long, persistent finish.

Pairing

Best served with roasts and grilled meats, especially “fiorentina-style” T-Bone steak.

Meat
Cheese

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Features

Name Carpineto Sant'Ercolano Nobile di Montepulciano 2010
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Year 2010
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 85% Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Origin Montalcino (SI)
Climate Southern exposure on a gently sloping hillside.
Soil composition Sandy clay with limestone from the Pliocene era (6 million years ago).
Cultivation system Bilateral cordon with vertical shoot positioning.
Harvest September 21st.
Vinification Small lot fermentation at 25-30 °C (77-86 °F) using indigenous (wild) yeast in small cement vats. Fifteen day maceration with frequent aerations, pump-overs and punch-downs of the cap for optimum polyphenol extraction. Malolactic fermentation: started during the primary fermentation it was finished a few days after being drawn off the lees.
Ageing In new French and American oak barrels then it was taken out to settle in stainless steel tanks.
Total acidity 6.20 gr/L
pH 3.25
Production year 2,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Best served with roasts and grilled meats, especially “fiorentina-style” T-Bone steak.

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Vintage

Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2010
Wine Spectator
94/100 
2010
xtraWine
95/100 
2010
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