Winery Società Agricola Fay - Carter&igravea

Winery Società Agricola FayCarterìa

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Carterìa of Winery Società Agricola Fay is a red wine from the region of Valtellina Superiore of Lombardia.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Carterìa from the Winery Società Agricola Fay

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Carterìa of Winery Società Agricola Fay in the region of Lombardia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

chocolate, oak

Wine with earth taste

earthy, leather

On the nose the Carterìa of Winery Società Agricola Fay in the region of Lombardia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or leather and sometimes also flavors of chocolate, non oak or earth.

Details and technical informations about Winery Società Agricola Fay's Carterìa.

Winemaker
Sandro Fay
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Nebbiolo

Austere, noble reds, pale in colour and quick to turn garnet, with powerful tannins and high acidity, showing aromas of sour cherry, faded rose, tar, white truffle, leather and balsamic notes with age. Outstanding ageing potential. Absolute star of Piedmont with Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, also in Roero, Gattinara, Ghemme and Valtellina (Chiavennasca). A late-ripening Italian variety among the world's greatest.

Last vintages of this wine

Carter&igravea - 2015
In the top 100 of of Valtellina Superiore wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Carter&igravea - 2014
In the top 100 of of Valtellina Superiore wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Carter&igravea - 2013
In the top 100 of of Valtellina Superiore wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Carter&igravea - 2012
In the top 100 of of Valtellina Superiore wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Carter&igravea - 2011
In the top 100 of of Valtellina Superiore wines
Average rating: 411110
Carter&igravea - 2010
In the top 100 of of Valtellina Superiore wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Carter&igravea - 2009
In the top 100 of of Valtellina Superiore wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Carterìa from Winery Società Agricola Fay are 2005, 2013, 2011, 2009 and 2007.

Informations about the Winery Società Agricola Fay

The winery offers 27 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Valtellina Superiore in the region of Lombardia

The Winery Società Agricola Fay is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Valtellina Superiore to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Lombardia
In the top 8000 of of Italy wines
In the top 350 of of Valtellina Superiore wines
In the top 25000 of red wines
In the top 40000 wines of the world

The wine region of Valtellina Superiore

Alpine Lombardy DOCG along the Swiss border (Sondrio): signature Nebbiolo red king (≥90%, locally Chiavennasca) — deep ruby robe evolving to garnet with hallmark notes of dried cherry, pencil lead, tar, rose and tobacco, fine tannins and harmonious structure, a precision and alpine mineral profile. Sub-zones Grumello, Inferno, Sassella, Valgella. DOCG, south-facing granitic terraces, 24-month ageing (12 in wood), Riserva 36 months.


The wine region of Lombardia

Three poles. Franciacorta DOCG, Italy's answer to Champagne: elegant brioche traditional-method sparklers (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc), fine bubble and mineral profile. Alpine Valtellina: Nebbiolo (alias Chiavennasca) with fine tannins and red fruits, powerful Sforzato passito. Oltrepò Pavese: fresh Pinot Noir and fruity-sparkling Bonarda.

The word of the wine: Honest

A simple and pleasant wine, without any great quality and without any defects.

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