“Carnasciale botte grande” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022

Il Carnasciale | Tuscany
Il Carnasciale s.r.l. soc. agr. | Loc. Podere Il Carnasciale | IT 52020 Mercatale Valdarno

29112322 · 0,75 l · 76,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Carnasciale Botte Grande is a fascinating expression of that Tuscan individuality which makes the small Il Carnasciale vineyard, perched high above the Arno Valley, so unique. This single-varietal Caberlot – a rare, almost unknown variety and a cross between Cabernet and Merlot – grows on barren, stony terraced slopes at altitudes of up to 520 metres above sea level. The 2022 vintage was characterised by a warm, though not extreme, summer and cool nights in September – ideal conditions for a slow, phenolically mature harvest. 

Unlike the classic Il Carnasciale, this wine was aged exclusively in large, neutral wooden barrels, which lends it additional clarity and texture. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby colour with violet highlights. The nose is crisp and focused, with notes of black cherry, cranberry, juniper, violet and mineral hints. On the palate, it is juicy, straightforward and carried by a light, dancing elegance. The tannins are silky, the acidity finely woven, and the finish is long, subtly spicy and imbued with an almost Burgundian freshness.

"Botte grande" here refers not only to the larger barrel, but also to a more precise, nuanced insight into the potential of this unique grape variety – a Tuscan red with subtle depth and great character. SUPERIORE.DE

"A deep ruby red with violet highlights. A complex nose, with ripe fruit and dark spices – plum, cherry, pepper and cardamom – as well as a hint of green pepper. Powerful and well-balanced on the palate, with rich tannins, a lively acidity and final long final." Falstaff

"The 2022 Carnasciale Botte Grandi is the second vintage of this wine, which has been aged for a further eight months in wood. Once again, Podere Il Carnasciale's second wine delivers. Full-bodied, juicy and explosive, the 2022 races across the palate with an expressive blend of dark cherry, plum, incense, mocha and new leather. What an absolute delight. Tasting this wine, I find myself wondering why this isn't the standard approach for all vintages. The 2022 Carnasciale Botte Grandi is a 2025 bottling that replaces the 2023 Carnasciale, which was not produced due to the difficult conditions throughout the growing season." Vinous