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CARPINETA FONTALPINO
TUSCANY, ITALY
FATTORIA LAVACCHIO (100% CERTIFIED ORGANIC)
Fattoria Lavacchio is an established organic farm, producing wine and olive
oil in the Chianti Rufina region of Italy. Approximately 80 per cent of the
vineyards are composed of selected clones of Sangiovese. The other red
berry vines include mainly Merlot, some Cabernet Sauvignon and in the very
young vineyards, some Syrah. All of Fattoria Lavacchio’s vineyards are
100% certified organic by the European Union and Ecocert.
Grape picking is carried out by hand according to old country traditions, for
the best product quality. The limited production imposed by biological cultivation
guarantees above all a better quality the year later. Products are
only proposed in vintage years in which they reach their best researched
characteristics. The composition of the land, rich in structure and marl,
together with the climate of the area, contribute to the high quality level of
our wines. These are recognizable for the typical mark which links this to
the production territory.
Red Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC
Cedro Chianti Rufina DOCG 2004 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 S 027516
*90 Points—The Wine Enthusiast
The Carpineta Fontalpino vineyard has been owned by the Cresti family since the
1960s. The name comes from references of historical place—CARPINETA (an
area with trees with silver backed leaves characteristic of the area), and FONTAL-
PINO (the fountain with the pine trees of Montaperti). The vineyard is located in
the heart of Tuscany close to Siena, in a region that is rich in history, legends and
love. The owners are sister Gioia—the oenologist—and brother Filippo—the vineyard
cultivator and business director. They are aided by the rest of the Cresti
family. With 19 hectares under vines, the winery has the luxury of a large selection
of quality grapes to choose from to meet their consistently high standards.
Red Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC
Montaperto Toscana IGT 2005 750 ml $ 39.99 $ 36.57 S 533943
*90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Do Ut Es Toscana IGT 2004 750 ml $ 69.99 $ 63.96 S 882894
*90 Points—Wine Spectator
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