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

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Carmignano Riserva DOCG appellation named, Grumarello vineyard located in Carmignano, blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc consistent with the zone.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.

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 Riserva DOCG – Art…No award or guide mentioned; the producer Artimino is named but without any attested reputation in the sources, which remains an absence of information.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.

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 Riserva DOCG – Art…Large 1.5 L format at €53.36 (crossed-out price €59.55), i.e. €26.68 brought back to 75 cl: consistent price for a Carmignano Riserva DOCG with 24 months in wood.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…At €22.55 versus a crossed-out price of €24.47, this Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 rated 93 by James Suckling sits at a price consistent with its appellation.

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 Riserva DOCG – Art…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile (violet, plum, vanilla, enveloping tannin) and serving temperature indicated between 18 and 20 °C.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Precise pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses; serving temperature of 16-18 °C and detailed profile (red fruit, spices, balsamic notes) facilitate the match.

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 Riserva DOCG – Art…Estate Tenuta di Artimino named and located, detailed winemaking: fermentation in steel, 15-20 day maceration, malolactic fermentation in wood, 24 months aging in wood then 6 months in bottle.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.

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.