Podere Il Carnasciale

Il Caberlot Toscana Cabernet Franc - Merlot Blend

9.4153 ratings
9.524 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Gregory Fulchiero

A bit one dimensional - out of magnum - in a dumb phase.

A bit one dimensional - out of magnum - in a dumb phase.

Dec 4th, 2022
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.8

One of their best vintages to date. This unique bottling was made in Demi Magnums for selected Sommeliers only. Clever, as it’s already showing a fraction of what’s to become. In the regular bottle (magnum), it’s still very backward, but it will - trust me - turn into something spectacular. These gems are always a true honour to taste.

One of their best vintages to date. This unique bottling was made in Demi Magnums for selected Sommeliers only. Clever, as it’s already showing a fraction of what’s to become. In the regular bottle (magnum), it’s still very backward, but it will - trust me - turn into something spectacular. These gems are always a true honour to taste.

1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2018
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Elegant expression, lovely herbaceous notes, complete dryness and structured tannins, revealing black currant and ripe plums on the fresh and detailed finish. Thru 2020. 94 points.

Elegant expression, lovely herbaceous notes, complete dryness and structured tannins, revealing black currant and ripe plums on the fresh and detailed finish. Thru 2020. 94 points.

1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2014
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.7

2013 vintage from a 750 ml sample bottle. Floral and herbaceous with hints of bitter chocolate and spicy minerals. Mouthfeel is great and while still a baby, you sense it's potential. Tannic in a positive way, really fresh with gentle signs of secondary flavours coming through. Best from 2022.

2013 vintage from a 750 ml sample bottle. Floral and herbaceous with hints of bitter chocolate and spicy minerals. Mouthfeel is great and while still a baby, you sense it's potential. Tannic in a positive way, really fresh with gentle signs of secondary flavours coming through. Best from 2022.

Mar 17th, 2017
Kevin Sidders

President VinConnect

9.5

Wine of the weekend among ~30 bottles. Stunning cab franc driven flavor profile, with concentration, elegance, and tremendous complexity. Kept changing in the glass over 90 minutes. Just so much to love about this wine. Bravo!

Wine of the weekend among ~30 bottles. Stunning cab franc driven flavor profile, with concentration, elegance, and tremendous complexity. Kept changing in the glass over 90 minutes. Just so much to love about this wine. Bravo!

Jan 22nd, 2017
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.6

Great promise here but tannins are inviting already. Expansive finish allowing its spice and pure fruit to shine.

Great promise here but tannins are inviting already. Expansive finish allowing its spice and pure fruit to shine.

Oct 18th, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.8

2007 vintage. Just starting to offer its tertiary aromas. Wildly complex with great stuffing and loads of depth. Awesome!

2007 vintage. Just starting to offer its tertiary aromas. Wildly complex with great stuffing and loads of depth. Awesome!

Oct 18th, 2016
Marc On

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

9.3

A lot of Loire/Left bank Bdx analogies. Green pepper, red fruit, just a hint of Brett. Double blind I would never put this into Tuscany. Great palate with a medium body, lively acidity, power and tension.

A lot of Loire/Left bank Bdx analogies. Green pepper, red fruit, just a hint of Brett. Double blind I would never put this into Tuscany. Great palate with a medium body, lively acidity, power and tension.

Mar 18th, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.9

Liquid silk with absolutely no obstacles whatsoever. Fantastic balance.

Liquid silk with absolutely no obstacles whatsoever. Fantastic balance.

Mar 15th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.7

A powerful vintage with a great future. Needs time.

A powerful vintage with a great future. Needs time.

Mar 15th, 2015