Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC 2006

Country: Italia
Region:Carmingnano, Tuscany, Italy
Varietals: 65% Sangiovese / 15% Canaiolo 10% Cabernet Sauvignon / 5% Trebbiano / 5% Uva Francesca
Single Vineyard Blended / Single vintage
Alcohol: 13.0%
Aging:Minimum 6 months in French allier barriques Refined 6 months in bottle
750ml

Winemaker: Villa Artimino Carmingnano, Tuscany

Wine Notes:

Introduced by the Royal Medici Family of Tuscany, this wine is an "old world" classic first created within the Barco Reale vineyards that were part of the Medici estate.

Established in 1994, this is one of the most recent DOC appellations in Tuscany. It belongs to those appellations that are called "a cascata", or cascade style, where from a single grape variety it is possible to obtain a number of different wines. Carmignano, whose prestigious red wine has already secured a place among superior wines, deserved to see its other wines launched too. The hills of Carmignano, of the House of Medici, comprise Barco Reale, a vast territory that was once a hunting reserve. Today, Barco Reale is the name of a fine wine produced with Carmignano grapes.

Winemaker Notes:

This incredible blend, aged minimum 6 months in French Allier Barriques, give this wine its amazing character and structure. At sight a bright and lively ruby red in color. The nose is gracefully wide, round, full and intense. The taste is slightly dry, soft, fruit forward, lush and smooth, with a warm, long, well balanced, flavorful finish. Wines from this appellation are usually suited to moderate aging, and may also be drunk young.

At its best when opened or decanted 30 to 45 minutes or longer prior to serving.

Pairing:

An excellent wine to enjoy with just about everything.