Carmignano 2001

Tenuta Le Farnete (Italy)

Sangiovese (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes good personality with intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and bell pepper followed by aromas of licorice, tobacco, vanilla and hints of toasted wood. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This wine ages for 12 months in barrique and for 12 months in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
April 2004