Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano 750 ML

The youthful version of the D.O.C.G., Barco Reale is made with the same grapes (Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon) together with a small amount of Canaiolo. It takes its name from the Medici property at nearby Artimino whose boundaries were defined by the ‘wall of the Barco Reale' ('Regal Reserve') which ran for more than 30 Roman miles. VARIETAL: 70% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 10% Canaiolo. HARVEST: Sangiovese from half September, Cabernet first half of October. VINIFICATION: in steel tanks. DEVELOPMENT: in Allier barrels of 25 hl. for 12 months. AGING: in bottle for at least 3 months. ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13,5%. SERVING TEMPERATURE: serve at 18°- 19° C. FOOD PAIRING: Recommended with most pasta dishes and first courses in general and also with white and red meats. TASTING NOTES: COLOUR: Purplish dark and deep red with ruby red shades NOSE: Sweet, ample, elegant, very intense and fruity with light tones of oak. PALATE: Soft, voluminous, ample with sweet tannins of medium density in good balance with the acidity. Fruity, long lasting finish