Tenuta La Badiola 642 Maremma Toscana Rosso 2009
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Squarely in the Italian camp, with a sour cherry component to the mix of flavors, including black currant and raspberry. This red also shows good acidity and firm yet well-integrated tannins, with fine length. Best from 2013 through 2020.
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Tenuta la Badiola is located in the Maremma, on the Southern coast of Italy.
The region has become the ideal location for growing Bordeaux varietals – used for producing the popular Super Tuscan wines - as these grapes prefer warm days and cool sea breezes at night. The winery itself is located very close to the seaside town of Grosseto, on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The estate dates back to the middle ages. The Duke of Tuscany who reigned during the mid-to late 1800’s spent much of his time there and the vineyard at the estate was named after him “Canapone” – a colloquialism for “curly head”. He was an avid hunter and thus the elk that is on the label. The property is lined with cypress trees , maintains a small herd of farm animals, including the famous Chianina cattle - one of the largest and oldest breeds in the world, 84 hectares of olive trees, a luxurious boutique resort hotel and a professional 18 hole golf course – a small piece of paradise!
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.