La Carraia Montepulciano Tizzonero 2002
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La Carraia was founded in 1976 by the Gialletti and Cotarella families. Riccardo Cotarella, respected throughout Italy and abroad as a leading authority in the production and marketing of Italian wines, is the winemaker at this estate. La Carraia began producing bulk wines for top of the line estates such as Ruffino and Rocca delle Macie. Today the winery owns a total of 198 acres located in the heart of the Orvieto Classico production area. 172 acres are dedicated to the production of Orvieto Classico, the remainder to Merlot. 1995 marked the first production of Poggio Calvelli, a joint venture between La Carraia and Winebow in which a new style of Orvieto Classico aged in small oak barrels was developed.
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La Carraia was founded in 1976 by the Gialletti and Cotarella families. Riccardo Cotarella, one of the most respected authorities on the production and marketing of Italian wines, is the winery’s co-owner and winemaker. La Carraia, thanks to its broad and diverse portfolio, is able to satisfy the needs of casual, value-oriented consumers with products like Sangiovese and Orvieto Classico, and the most demanding of collectors with their Fobiano. The winery owns a total of 198 acres located in the heart of the Orvieto Classico appellation. Of these, 172 acres are dedicated to the production of Orvieto Classico; the remainder features Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Montepulciano grapes. The year 1995 marked the first release of Poggio Calvelli, a joint venture between La Carraia and Winebow. This wine represents a new style of Orvieto Classico, one that is aged in small oak barrels. Tizzonero and Fobiano, the two top-shelf wines produced at La Carraia, are known for consistent quality and overall versatility. These wines are excellent examples of Mr. Cotarella’s mastery with red grapes.
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