2020 Carpineta Fontalpino, Chianti Classico, Tuscany

When you consider the history of the region, Carpineta Fontalpino could be considered as one of the new kids on the block. Currently owned by brother and sister duo, Filippo and Gioia Cresti, the Estate has been in the family since the 1960’s. Their vineyards and winery are situated just outside the village of Montaperti in the subzone of Castelnuovo Berardenga in the Sienese. The name Carpineta is taken from trees call Carpini, which are indigenous to the area and are easy to recognize by their silver-backed leaves. While the name Fontalpino comes from a water source near the winery.