Vigna Grumarello Carmignano Riserva DOCG 2003
- Country: Italia
- Region:Carmingnano, Tuscany, Italy
- Varietals: 65% Sangiovese / 15% Cabernet Sauvignon15% Canaiolo / 5% Mammolo
- Single Vineyard Blended / Single vintage
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Aging:Up to 3 years in French allier barriques Refined 6 months in bottle
- 750ml
Winemaker: Villa Artimino Carmingnano, Tuscany
Wine Notes:
One of the Prestigious DOCG red wines of Italy Rated 90 Points by Wine Spectator.
Some years ago the grape growers of Carmignano and Poggio a Caiano in the province of Florence decided to give up the Chianti denomination for their wine and obtain their own designation of Carmignano. The request for the new denomination was approved in 1975 and the revised regulations took effect the same year. The first citations of a Carmignano wine go back to the 14th century. A document drawn up in 1369 shows that Carmignano cost four times as much as any other wine in commerce in that period. In 1716, the Grand Duke of Tuscany; Cosimo III de Medici issued a decree in which he established production standards and controls over sales, to be applied, that were intended to prevent fraud. The edict clearly represents the first Italian wine discipline. Two and a half centuries later, the edict's terms were reapplied in setting the boundaries of the new Carmignano and re–establishing the Congregation. The organization has the supervision and promotion of the ancient Carmignano denomination of origin with the area first delimited by the edict of 1716. The statutes of the Congregation, containing 35 articles, place special importance on controls to be applied in planting vines and on quality checks to be made on the grapes at harvest time and the musts and wines in the wineries before bottling.
Winemaker Notes:
3 years in Allier Barriques give this wine its wonderful character and balance. At sight a bright, deep ruby red color with maroon highlights. The nose is wide and full with a persistent bouquet of violets and wild red berries that are accentuated by the Barriques. The taste is dry, sapid, soft, smooth, and warm, with a long, well balanced, flavorful finish. An incredible wine to enjoy now or to hold for years.
Decanting Highly Recommended.
Special Note: Limited Annual Production.
Pairing:
An excellent wine to enjoy with wild game, roasted or grilled meats, pork, poultry, and pasta.