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Villa di Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano 2022 750ml
🇮🇹 Dusty, floral Carmignano. Red berries, cedar & spice. Soft-textured & supple.
Producer Notes
Villa di Capezzana’s Barco Reale di Carmignano is often called the ‘little brother’ to the estate’s prestigious Carmignano DOCG — offering a more accessible, youthful entry into one of Tuscany’s most historic and unique wine regions. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Canaiolo, the 2022 is dusty and floral with autumnal spices, cedar shavings, Tuscan dust,...Show More >
Producer Notes
Villa di Capezzana’s Barco Reale di Carmignano is often called the ‘little brother’ to the estate’s prestigious Carmignano DOCG — offering a more accessible, youthful entry into one of Tuscany’s most historic and unique wine regions. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Canaiolo, the 2022 is dusty and floral with autumnal spices, cedar shavings, Tuscan dust, and dried strawberries. Soft-textured and supple on the palate with mineral-tinged red berry fruits and a web of fine tannins. Finishes with hints of orange citrus and a tart cherry twang.
Expert Reviews — Vintage 2022
- Vinous 91 pts | Dusty and floral with autumnal spices, cedar shavings, Tuscan dust, and dried strawberries. Soft-textured and supple with mineral-tinged red berry fruits. Fine tannins, orange citrus, and tart cherry on the finish.
- James Suckling 91 pts | Dense, compact, and well-framed with aromas of red berries, clay, and flowers. Medium-bodied with firm tannins. Textured with a powdery touch and a focused, densely fruited finish.
- Wine Spectator 90 pts | Black currant and cherry fruit prominent in this vibrant, juicy red. Graphite, olive, and tobacco underlined by dusty tannins. Mouthwatering. Drink now through 2028.
Food Pairings
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina or wild boar ragù pasta
- Wood-fired pizza or herb-roasted chicken
- Grilled lamb or pork chops
- Charcuterie with salty Pecorino
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Wine Information:
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Barco Reale di Carmignano
Variety: Sangiovese
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
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Named after the historic Medici property known as "Barco Reale" - meaning Royal Property - which was established in 1626. Today Sangiovese, Cabernet and Canaiolo grow in this ancient area that was a hunting preserve surrounded by walls over 30 miles long. Barco Reale is a younger version of Carmignano that received DOC status in 1994.
Purplish dark and deep red with ruby red shades. On the nose, sweet, ample, elegant, very intense and fruity with light tones of oak. Soft, voluminous, ample with sweet tannins of medium density in good balance with the acidity. Fruity, long lasting finish.
