2019 Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut Des Toscana Rosso IGT

A rich, concentrated super Tuscan style blend with muscular tannins and a rustic finish.

When you consider the history of the region, Carpineta Fontalpino could be considered as one of the new kids on the block. Currently owned by brother and sister duo, Filippo and Gioia Cresti, the Estate has been in the family since the 1960’s. Their vineyards and winery are situated just outside the small medieval village of Montaperti in the subzone of Castelnuovo Berardenga.
Their wines are more muscular with greater weight and tannins compared to the northern sections of Chianti Classico. The principal reasons for this are the high portion of dark/red clay, supported by a solid layer of schistous rock and in general terms, a slightly warmer temperature than the northern communes.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated aromas of blackcurrant are interwoven with earthy black olive, tobacco, old cedar, leather and spice. Rich blackcurrant and liquorice fruits flood the mouth, framed by muscular tannins. Black olive, earth, dried herb, cedary tobacco and spicy leather characters lie underneath. Firm yet deeply fruited and concentrated it has a long, rustic finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews……
A blend of organic Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, the Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino 2019 Do Ut Des shows a beautiful sense of firmness and rich density. It amply wraps over the palate and begs to be served next to one of Tuscany's air-dried T-bone steaks cooked rare. Blackberry and mulberry play a leading role, but the wine also shows a strong supporting cast of black olive, spice and toasted rye bread. Earthy mineral notes appear over a long finish. This vintage is excellent. Drink 2024-2035.
95 Points
Monica Larner – Robert Parker’s the Wine Advocate

Attractive notes of currants, black cherries, cocoa and hints of vanilla and dried tangerine peel. Polished and well composed, with a medium to full body and fine but firm, lightly chewy tannins. Bright and fresh. From organically grown grapes. Already attractive, but better in a year or two. Try after 2026.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.com