INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE NAME OF THE WINE : Carbognano is an area well defined on the old maps of the municipality of Gemmano and has a history dating back to Roman times when the estate belonged to the consul Papirio Carbone, a wine producer for Rome. GRAPE VARIETY-VINEYARD : 100% Sangiovese, Sunny plain SOIL : Clay ALTITUDE : 250 m above sea level EXPOSURE OF THE ROWS : East-West TRAINING SYSTEM : Bush-trained in rows AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES : 13 years DENSITY OF PLANTERS PER HECTARE : 7500 TREATMENTS : Sulphur and Copper in minimal part FERTILIZERS : No
HARVEST PERIOD : September HARVEST METHOD : By hand CERTIFICATIONS : ORGANIC CRUSHING METHOD: Destemmer-crusher PRESSING METHOD : Soft pneumatic press VINIFICATION : In a temperature-controlled steel tank MACERATION TIME : 10-12 days SELECTED YEASTS : If necessary FILTRATION : Yes, with large mesh paper REFINING : In glass/bottle WINE YIELD : 60-65% NUMBER OF BOTTLES PRODUCED : 7000/9000 ALCOHOL CONTENT : 13%
SERVING INSTRUCTIONS : Uncork at least 30 minutes before serving. SERVING TEMPERATURE : 16°-18°. ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS : Intense ruby red color with purple edges. Vinous aroma reminiscent of violets, floral, fruity, delicate. On the palate, it is dry, harmonious, slightly tannic, and fresh with varietal notes. Balanced and persistent, it has a pleasantly light bitter aftertaste. The wine is exuberant, frank, robust, and sincere.
SERVE WITH : Dry first courses, cured meats, cheeses, boiled meats, and grilled meats. AGEING : The bottle and cork we've chosen are of great value, offering the option of enjoying this wine while young or waiting a few years to see how it evolves as it matures. Remember to store the bottle lying down in a cool, dark, and quiet place.