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Carlo Ferrini on kindlasti Toskaana ja kogu Itaalia üks parimaid veinimeistreid, kuid keegi pole kuulnud tema üliväikesest Podere Giodo nimelisest veinimajast, mis on Montalcino üks paremini hoitud saladusi. Carlo on seda ettevõtmist ka meelega vaka all hoidnud, sest ta ei soovi ‘konkureerida’ oma tähtsate Toskaana klientidega.

Veiniajakiri Wine Enthusiast on ta kahel korral valinud “Winemaker of the Year” tiili vääriliseks. Sama tunnustuse on ta saanud ka Itaalia parimate veiniteatmike käest – Gambero Rosso ja AIS (Associazione Italiana Sommelier).

2002. aastal leidis Carlo imeilusa 10 hektari suuruse tammemetsaga kaetud maatüki 200 inimesega San’t Angelo in Colle külas Montalcinos. Ta nägi selle aia asukohas ja pinnases väga suurt potentsiaali ning istutas 2.8 hektarile 15 eri klooni Sangiovese veinipuid. Veinimaja nimeks sai Giodo, mis on tuletatud Carlo vanemate nimedest GIOvanna ja DOnatello ning esimene aastakäik oli 2009.

Giodo on tõeline butiik veinimaja, Carlol on ainult üks täistööajaga (veiniaia)töötaja. Augustis tehakse green harvest, mille käigus lõigatakse maha 40% kobaratest. Septembris teeb Carlo esmase sorteerimise veiniaias – need marjad lähevad Brunellosse. Nädal hiljem toimub veiniaias teine valik ja nendest marjadest tehakse Rosso di Montalcino.

Kogu töö veiniaias ja keldris on orgaaniline. Veinivalmistamine on väga rahulik – lühike leotusaeg, kääritamine algab ise naturaalse pärmi abil ning ülepumpamist (pump-over) ei rakendata. “I dont like extraction, I like elegance, elegance, elegance”. Seda kõike on näha ja tunda tema veinides, mis esialgu võivad isegi natuke meenutada burgundlasi. Brunello on laagerdunud 24 kuud kasutatud 500 liitristes tammevaatides.

“Bright, elegant ruby violet colour. The nose is expressive, inviting, with rich fruit, deep cherry, blood orange, a hint of ripe raspberry, rosehip, very complex and inviting, high elegance, Burgundian. Juicy on the palate, polished, with clear fruit, harmonious, comes in many layers, enormous elegance and finesse, juicy and with excellent drinking flow.” Falstaff 100 points

“Taut and clean on the nose, with fine aromas of red plum, a hint of peony, salty nuances and a hint of black olive, with balsamic and medicinal herbs on the finish. The flavour is rich and elegant, with tannins that blend well with the fresh, spicy component. The finish is slightly citrusy, a great personality.” Luca Gardini 100 points

“Aromas of cedar wood, earth, tree bark, fruit tea, black tea and cherries. Then fresh and dried flowers come in. Medium to full body that grows on the palate, with excellent fine tannins that run the length of the wine. It is structured and powerful with great length. The balance between acidity and tannin is incredible. Very clear and transparent. What a wine. Drinkable, but better in three or four years.” James Suckling 99 points

“This wine comes from a three-hectare plot with 19-year-old vines that are obsessively tended and cared for. This amphitheatre-shaped parcel called La Poderina is located deep in the forest on a steep slope with a view of Monte Amiata in the distance. The soils are white in colour and contain a lot of rock. This wine is of great depth and dimension, with vibrant energy, elegant balsamic notes and sweet ripe fruit. The medium-bodied fruit is well balanced with the wine’s acidity and fine tannins. It finishes with floral notes of violets and iris.” Wine Advocate 98+ points

“The 2019 vintage, which was harvested in mid-September, is Giodo’s 11th release – and the best yet. It seduces with breathtaking aromas of gardenia, pimento flowers and strawberries, accompanied by fennel and subtle wood smoke. This immediate appeal is enhanced on the palate, where the flavours linger in the mouth – it’s like biting into the freshest persimmon. Crisp yet lush with deep substance, the finely powdered, gracefully assertive tannins give the wine shape, while blood orange permeates the long finish.” Decanter 98 points