Winemaker Notes
Explosive olfactory impact. The wide aromatic bouquet ranges from cherry and plum jam to notes of black tea, rhubarb, and graphite, and final touches of cardamom. The entrance is bursting. On the palate it is enveloping and deep, accompanied by a silky and linear tannin typical of the structure of Tuscan Merlot. Tastefully juicy and in symbiosis with the olfactory notes, it gives notes of coconut and black pepper in the aftertaste.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
There is a fine mineral twist to the ripe, savory berries, citrus and olive characters. On the palate, the chalky tannins deliver a sense of crumbled minerality that extends to a long, engaging finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan.
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Wine Spectator
Though concentrated, this red is bright and sports black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, chocolate, earth and sweet spice flavors. Harmonious, with dense, well-integrated tannins. Enjoyable now, but will be better in a year or two. Drink now through 2033. 2,372 cases made, 30 cases imported.
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.