Barco Reale di Carmignano 2004

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Barco Reale di Carmignano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (80%), Canaiolo Nero (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, cyclamen and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This wine ages for 6-8 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2006

Carmignano Riserva Elzana 2001

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Carmignano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Carmignano Reserve shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, carob and cinnamon. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Carmignano Riserva Elzana ages for 24 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Broiled meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

December 2006

Carmignano Riserva Elzana 2003

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Carmignano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Carmignano Riserva Elzana shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, carob, licorice, tobacco and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and appreciable crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and black currant. This wine ages for 24 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2006

Carmignano Riserva Le Vigne Alte Montalbiolo 2001

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Carmignano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, chocolate, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Carmignano Riserva Le Vigne Alte Montalbiolo ages for 24 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 48, January 2007

Carmignano Riserva Le Vigne Alte Montalbiolo 2003

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Carmignano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (70%), Canaiolo Nero (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, chocolate, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. Carmignano Riserva Montalbiolo ages for 24 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2006

Carmignano Santa Cristina in Pilli 2003

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Carmignano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (75%), Canaiolo Nero (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Colorino, Syrah, Merlot (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry and blueberry followed by aromas of plum, violet, raspberry, carob and hints of vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This Carmignano ages for 12 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2006

Vin Santo di Carmignano 1999

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Barco Reale di Carmignano (Tuscany)

Trebbiano Toscano (90%), San Colombano (10%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of raisin, dried fig and almond followed by aromas of dried apricot, date, caramel,leather, coffee, candied fruits, honey, nail polish and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of raisin, dried fig and almond. A well made wine. Vin Santo di Carmignano ages for 6 years in small 50 liters barrels.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Hard and piquant cheese, Dried fruits and jam tarts

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

Issue 48, January 2007

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Barco Reale di Carmignano 2004

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

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Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Carmignano Riserva Elzana 2003

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Carmignano Riserva Le Vigne Alte Montalbiolo 2001

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Carmignano Riserva Le Vigne Alte Montalbiolo 2003

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Carmignano Santa Cristina in Pilli 2003

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)

Vin Santo di Carmignano 1999

Fattoria Ambra (Italy)