Wine Tenuta Cantagallo, “Barco Reale” di Carmignano DOC, 2022, 3 L

“Barco Reale” di Carmignano – dry red wine from the region Carmignano (Carmignano). Wine is made from grapes Sangiovese (80%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%). The vineyards are located on a picturesque cliff with lime-rich clay soils at an altitude of 150 meters above sea level. The average age of the vines – 15 years. The yield is high enough – 65 hl per hectare. The Mediterranean climate favors the uniform, perfect ripening berries. Vinification process occurs in stainless steel tanks under strictly controlled temperature conditions.

Tenuta Cantagallo (Tenuta Cantagallo) – winery, whose name translates as “the singing rooster”, belongs to the family Peratstsuolli since 1970. The winery is located in the picturesque town of Montalbano, known as the birthplace of the great Leonardo da Vinci. Even the local landscapes preserved in their outlines trends of the Renaissance. Today it is managed by Enrico Peratstsuolli, which accounts for the founder’s grandson. It conveys the passion for winemaking, honoring ancient traditions and love for their land – all eloquently expressed in his wines. Enrico – a good manager, he is completely updated and refurbished equipment winery cellar. Vineyards farms occupy about 3 hectares of land, much of which is given over to the local grape Sangiovese is also grown Cabernet Sauvignon. All work carried out on the principle – “a bottle of wine from the vine.”