{"product_id":"carla-6-igt-toscana-2011","title":"Carla 6 IGT Toscana 2011","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarla 6 comes exclusively from vineyard number 6, a 1.5-hectare parcel in Panzano's Conca d'Oro with grey schist and sand. The site was selected for the mineral, graphite-edged expression it gives to Sangiovese and for its ability to balance ripeness with acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100% Sangiovese fruit was hand-sorted and moved by gravity into temperature-controlled vessels for spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine was vinified and matured separately in French oak tonneaux before a further period in concrete. Production totalled approximately 3,500 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep garnet-ruby with clear, mature reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried sour cherry and wild strawberry are layered with violet, cedar, leather and graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured and energetic, with mature red fruit, fine-grained tannins and the vibrant acidity of Sangiovese. Earth, spice and mineral notes build towards a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with roast saddle of hare, grilled veal chop, pappardelle with wild mushrooms, or a chestnut and cavolo nero pie. Its acidity also makes it an excellent partner for aged Parmesan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiampaolo Motta acquired Fattoria La Massa at Panzano in 1992 after moving from Naples to Tuscany and gaining experience in both Bordeaux and Chianti. The estate occupies the Conca d'Oro, or Golden Basin, with Stéphane Derenoncourt advising on vineyard and cellar work since 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is named both for the parcel and for Giampaolo's daughter Carla. It was conceived with Derenoncourt as a pure, site-specific challenge to Sangiovese and received 93 points from Falstaff and 92 from Wine Spectator. At this age, stand upright before opening and decant carefully for sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fattoria La Massa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7849032286268,"sku":"CARLA62011","price":80.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/fattoria-la-massa-carla-6-igt-toscana-2011-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377352","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/carla-6-igt-toscana-2011","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}