Carpineto is a mid-sized Tuscan producer known for making reliable, fairly priced wines in regions where bottles can get expensive fast. Brunello di Montalcino is Italy's most prestigious Sangiovese — this one is a solid, honest version without the stratospheric price of the famous names.
The numbers
Drink windowAt peak (2019–2032)
Typical retail~$45
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