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 –…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 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 –…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 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 –…€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 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 –…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 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 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.