“Carla 6” Sangiovese di Toscana IGT 2021

Tenuta La Massa | Tuscany
Tenuta La Massa | Via Case Sparse 9 | IT 50022 Panzano in Chianti

29242621 · 0,75 l · 105,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 2011, Giampaolo Motta created a manifesto of love for both his daughter Carla and that unruly Tuscan diva called Sangiovese. After two attempts that proved unsatisfactory, the breakthrough came in 2011: the birth of a wine that comes exclusively from plot number 6 – a unique terroir of grey slate and sand that rests like a mysterious treasure in the golden Conca d'Oro of Panzano. What Bordeaux romantic Motta and his famous Oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt have achieved here is a completely new interpretation of a single-varietal Sangiovese wine. "This wine is made by the soil, not the vineyard," philosophises Motta – a subtle but crucial distinction between terroir and mere geography.

Carla 6 initially reveals itself to be subtly restrained, but then with mineral intensity: limestone, dry stones, a salty note. After aeration, wild rose and cornflower, dried peppermint, fresh tea and a hint of tobacco unfold. Cherries and raspberries mingle with blueberries and blackcurrants, along with white pepper and bitter almonds. On the palate, there is a concentrated bitterness of grapefruit and bergamot, grippy, slightly grainy tannins, black fruits, cardamom and crushed black pepper. The result is an exceptional wine that embodies both Panzano's raw strength of character and the elegant oenological signature of its creator. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby colour with a fine garnet sheen. Initially opens with slightly earthy notes of tobacco, some juniper, plus plums and raspberries. Juicy attack and finish, opens with grippy tannins, good tension, fine cherry fruit." Falstaff

"An outstanding interpretation of Sangiovese from vineyard number 6, with a flavour of Mediterranean flowers and fresh berries, as well as fine spice; balanced texture with plenty of polish, tightly woven tannins and length. Pure elegance." Vinum

"The Carla 6 with 100% Sangiovese is great. The poor soils in this part of the vineyard have produced a particularly mineral and flavourful Sangiovese in 2021. I really admire the energy of this wine. Cherry, dried flowers, minerals, iron and white pepper linger on the powerful finish. This is one of the best editions of Carla IV to date. The entire pedigree of this great vintage is evident here." Vinous

"The Carla 6 shows a beautiful energy and brightness. The vines are planted on slate-rich clay soils, which give it freshness and straightforwardness. These characteristics are particularly evident in the classic 2021 vintage. There are also tart blackberries, dried roses and a hint of crushed rock. This wine is produced in an edition of 4,000 bottles." Wine Advocate

"A compact and fleshy red wine that displays deep red and dark fruits with notes of cedar, shells and dark liquorice. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and balanced, with dense and velvety tannins forming the backbone of the wine. Really well made with a long, seamless finish that shows savoury and mineral nuances at the end." James Suckling