95pts Decanter

91pts Wine Spectator

A fluid red, with cherry and plum flavors accented by tomato leaf and juniper. Reveals earth and iron notes as this firms up on the lingering finish. Open and stays fruity through the end. Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Drink now through 2028. 12,500 cases made, 6,500 cases imported.

90pts James Suckling

A medium-bodied red with a savory array of bay leaves, sour cherries and olives. Sleek and well-balanced, with medium tannins and a juicy finish. Drink now.

90pts Wine Enthusiast

An herbaceous, earthy nose features notes of soil, leaves, mushrooms and rocks, with undertones of tomato and blackberry providing balance. Black cherries join the blackberries on the juicy, slick palate, before the earthiness returns on the slightly spicy finish.

Winemaker Notes

Brilliant ruby red with a tendency to garnet. The nose is ethereal, extraordinarily elegant with hints of violet and wood. The palate is dry, harmonic, fruity and velvety, with an elegant texture and long finish.

Pairs well with aged cheeses and games, especially wild boar.

Winery Notes

Carpineto is a partnership between the award winning winemaker Giovanni C. Sacchet and the dynamic Antonio M. Zaccheo, offering a product line of wines spanning from the most prestigious Tuscan DOCG appellations to varietal specific wines of great structure as well as innovative proprietary blends. The winery is widely regarded as one of the quality leaders on the Italian winemaking landscape, exporting the majority of the wine production to over 30 countries worldwide. About 90% of Carpineto's wine production is red wine, 65% of this being "riserva" wines that are aged three or more years before their release date. Since Carpineto generally ages their red wines six to twelve months longer than the minimum time required by DOCG appellation rules the cellars hold at least three consecutive vintages of wine at any given time. This long aging period has allowed Carpineto to build a reputation for high quality and consistency, vintage after vintage.