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The Carmignano Riserva from Artimino is a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, aged 24 months in barriques for the Cabernet. No distinction or guide is mentioned, and organic or sulfite-free are not specified.
Carmignano DOCG appellation and Prato zone named, 80% Sangiovese blend with Cabernet justified by the zone; violet, plum, vanilla profile consistent.
No award or guide mentioned; producer Artimino named but with no attested reputation in the sources.
Brought back to 75 cl, €25.38 for a Carmignano Riserva: price consistent with the appellation, 3 L format well positioned against the crossed-out price of €116.09.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), aromatic profile described and serving temperature indicated; decanting recommended.
Artimino estate located in Carmignano; detailed winemaking: steel, 15-20 day maceration, ML in wood, Cabernet 24 months in barriques, Sangiovese in 50 hl vats, 6 months in bottle.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine a wine that tells you the story of a land, Tuscany, without a single word, just through its aromas and texture. The Carmignano Riserva DOCG from the Artimino estate is one of those, an invitation to a sensory journey where every sip is a discovery.
It is in the heart of Tuscany, in the Carmignano appellation, that the Artimino estate cultivates the grape varieties that give birth to this wine. This region, less well known than other Tuscan giants, offers a unique terroir where Sangiovese, the king of grape varieties, happily marries Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. An alliance that gives the Carmignano Riserva a strong personality.
In this wine, Sangiovese dominates at 80%, bringing its structure and elegance. Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Cabernet Franc (5%) complete the blend, adding complexity and depth. Vinification begins with fermentation in steel tanks, followed by maceration for 15 to 20 days. Malolactic fermentation then takes place in wood. The ageing is meticulous: the Cabernets rest for 24 months in barriques, while the Sangiovese matures in 50 hl casks, before six months of refinement in the bottle. The colour of this wine is a deep, intense red. On the nose, you will perceive notes of violet (viola mammola), plum and a delicate touch of vanilla. On the palate, it reveals a tannic structure that is present yet perfectly integrated, supported by a pleasant savouriness. The freshness balances the generous body, offering an agreeable persistence that invites tasting.
To fully appreciate this Carmignano Riserva DOCG, I recommend serving it at a moderate temperature, between 16 and 18 °C. It will prove to be an ideal companion for red meats, game dishes that are not too elaborate, and aged cheeses. A brief decanting and the use of a large wine glass will allow its aromas to fully blossom. It is a wine suited to convivial moments, important dinners, or simply for sharing a fine bottle on special occasions. It embodies the elegance and richness of Tuscany, a discovery you will not regret.
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