Sillano Appodiato di Gaville Rosso Toscano IGT 2000 - Carpineto

Why the oenologist recommends Carpineto Appodiato di Gaville Sillano 1999 IGT 

A production of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon from small plots of vines planted in San Chirico di Sillano, an excellent climatic year that has favored an exceptional wine suitable to be preserved and enjoyed after long periods of aging. Grapes harvested by hand in mid-October, only when the analytical characteristics of the must have reached an excellent gradation in sugars and with a vinification, leaving the grapes to macerate for 15 days. The complex aging of the wine took place in the bottle in 45 months, it presents a full-bodied wine with an intense color and intoxicating fruit scents.

Sensory Profile

Appodiato di Gaville Sillano intense red wine, clear and garnet reflections in the glass. Structure and vinosity alternate together with the evolving aromas; taste of ripe fruit. Tannin has become velvety in the very long period of aging in the bottle. Rich full and robust flavor, with an excellent vinous attack, it leaves us with a persistence in the finish.

Recommended Pairings and Serving Guidelines

Perfect with polenta, grilled red radicchio from Treviso and grilled Argentinian beef. Baked cardoncelli mushrooms with yellow paste potatoes, cabbage stew and pig's foot; vegetable cardoncelle meat of lamb and eggs, antipasti of vegetables in oil even if spicy, cheese caciocavallo podolico of Monte Sant'Angelo.

Uncork and decant before serving at 18 ° C. in ballon wide chalice.

Winery

Since 1967 Carpineto, an international successful brand, in producing great wines in the Chianti Classico area. Traditionally innovative, families continue to experiment with Carpineto products starting from the vineyards of the prestigious DOCG wines to highly structured varietal wines.