Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi or Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (Magnum) – Artimino?

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…Carmignano DOCG named, Carmignano area specified, blend of Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Canaiolo consistent with the appellation; profile of red fruit, spice, balsamic notes.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.

Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Carmignano DOCG appellation named, production zone Tenuta di Artimino (Prato) specified, blend of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Franc justified by the zone.

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…No award or guide mentioned; the producer Tenuta di Artimino is named but no distinction is attested in the texts.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.

Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…No awards or guides mentioned; the producer Artimino is named but its reputation is not attested, which remains a lack of information.

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…At €17.57 (crossed-out price €19.77) for a Carmignano DOCG, the price remains moderate for the appellation described, with no distinction or riserva mention.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.

Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Price reduced to 75 cl of €18.12 for a Carmignano DOCG, consistent with the appellation; the crossed-out price of €41.73 and the 1.5 L format are real.

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C; nothing about aging potential.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.

Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Precise pairing with pollame arrosto, aromatic profile described (ciliegia, melograno, sentori speziati) and advice to serve slightly chilled after decanting.

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…Estate named and located in Carmignano, steel fermentation and wood aging of 12 to 18 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic mentioned.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Artimino estate named and located, detailed vinification: fermentation and malolactic in steel, 12 months in wood, 4 months in steel, 6 months in bottle.