About this wine
A Super Tuscan from Carpineto's Farnito range, made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 12 months in French and American oak. It shows ruby red color with orange reflections, a bouquet of spice, licorice, vanilla, and cherry, and full, persistent flavors with an elegant tannic structure. The wine entered Wine Spectator's Top 100 in 1998, an achievement Carpineto has repeated with later vintages.
An accessible Super Tuscan for fans of internationally styled Cabernet Sauvignon.
Sommelier's Note
"Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon was one of the wines that put Carpineto on the international map — a Wine Spectator Top 100 alumnus that still overdelivers for the price."
Food Pairings
A natural match for grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, and hard aged cheeses — dishes with enough fat and umami to meet its structure.
When to drink it
Steak dinners, celebratory meals, cellar-worthy gifting
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- $32-42
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Cabernet Sauvignon; aged 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, contributing vanilla and spice notes alongside firm tannin structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this wine a Super Tuscan?
- Yes, as a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon bottled under the Toscana IGT designation, it falls into the Super Tuscan category — international varieties made outside traditional DOCG rules.
- What awards has this wine received?
- It entered Wine Spectator's Top 100 wines of the world in 1998, an achievement Carpineto has repeated with subsequent vintages.
- How long can it be cellared?
- It can develop well for 8-10 years or more from vintage given good storage conditions, softening its tannins over time.
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