COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Tenuta Carobbio
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Tenuta Carobbio Chianti Classico Riserva 2016 is a 100% Sangiovese from the Chianti Classico DOCG appellation in Tuscany, Italy. Produced by Tenuta Carobbio, an estate with roots in the 15th century, the wine is overseen by the Novarese family and enologist Dario Faccin. Faccin's expertise in regional soils informs the winemaking. The estate is situated in a natural amphitheater in Panzano in Chianti, a sub-region recognized for its quality. The 2016 vintage is characterized by its ability to age gracefully and develop complex tertiary notes.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate dates back to the 15th century.
Fact 02
Enologist Dario Faccin previously mapped regional soil types.
Fact 03
Panzano in Chianti is a highly regarded sub-region.
Fact 04
18 months in French oak barrels precede bottle aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Tenuta Carobbio Chianti Classico Riserva 2016 is made from 100% Sangiovese. The grapes are hand-harvested in October. Fermentation takes place for 10 days in steel tanks at controlled temperatures, with maceration lasting over 15 days. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French Oak barrels, followed by 6 months of bottle refinement. The soils of the vineyard are composed of limestone, galestro, and clay, with southwest-facing exposures.
