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Leone
2001
Carobbio
Legal Designation:
Toscana Rosso IGT
Producer:
Carobbio
Grape:
Sangiovese
Region:
Toscana
Wine Type:
Red
Vintage:
2001
The small, family-owned Carobbio estate is located in the heart of Chianti Classico in the township of Panzano, the highest point in the appellation. It is surrounded by some of Chianti's most famous producers: its vineyards lie adjacent to those of the Castello dei Rampolla (one of Italy's most famous ). Altitude is key here: for Carobbio and its neighborhoods, the cooler evening temperature is essential in creating potent, long-lived wines. At Vino, we like Carobbio partly because we always like an underdog (the small estate is wedged in between some of Italy's most powerful names). But what really attracts us to its wines is that they believe in terroir expression and varietal characteristics. While its Chianti is true to tradition, they also make some of our favorite Super Tuscans. Carobbio represents a nearly perfect equilibrium between modern and traditional winemaking and produces a balanced range of classic and "trophy" wines.
Traditional vs. modern? Carobbio believes in both. The Leone or "Lion" is a 100% Sangiovese done in an opulent, rich style. Compared by some to wines like
Suolo
, this wine shows lip-smacking red berry fruit but also has deeper leathery and tobacco flavors. The 2001 harvest is considered by many to be one of Toscana's best in recent memory. This seven-year old wine is drinking beautifully right now.
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