2021 Il Carnasciale Ottantadue
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The 2021 Ottantadue (Sangiovese) is bright, punchy and full of varietal character. The fruit’s purity is compelling. Sweet red berries, cinnamon, spice and a kick of blood orange all run through this super-expressive Sangiovese from Il Carnasciale. It is fermented in cement and aged in steel.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The Il Carnasciale 2021 Valdarno di Sopra Sangiovese Ottantadue is fermented in cement vats and aged in stainless steel. There is 20% whole-cluster fermentation, and some carbonic maceration occurs naturally. Indeed, the bouquet reveals punchy raspberry and wild cherry aromas with some natural spice from the skins. This is a rather concentrated and dark expression of Sangiovese. This wine was not produced in 2020 because the season saw too much rain. This is a 4,800-bottle production.