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Fattorio Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut Des 2011 Wine Review

Fattorio Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut Des 2011

Fattorio Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut Des 2011

Tuscany I.G.T., Italy

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $39.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino

Agent: Grape Brands Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Blackened fruit, toasty oak, smoke, tar and graphite. Full-bodied with a tannic grip on the palate. Decant 2 hours.

Food pairings: Margherita pizza, lamb Bolognese, beef enchiladas, hard cheese, braised pork shanks with white beans.

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This Fattorio Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut Des 2011 was reviewed on March 7, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 35261
  • $38.93 
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Reviews and Ratings

Drew rated this wine as 94/100
Alex & Priya - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Priya: Smoky, musty, mouldy…I must be in an old basement. Some fruit here for sure but not enough to win me over. I still like them bold and beautiful like the soap opera! No plain janes for me when it comes to wine! 82 pts

Alex: Bit of dustiness here for sure but come on Priya this here’s no plain jane! Bountiful nose of leather, flowers, tobacco leaf, warm earth and dusty cherries – Very classic Tuscan nose! Shows hints of blueberry indicating ripeness, some dried bayleaf - rich but balanced palate full of Tuscany, very authentic and well-crafted. A great charcuterie wine, and excellent on its own as well. Well done and well priced. 91 pts
This big Italian red wine is a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. - Community Wine Reviews

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