Winemaker Notes
The blend of two personalities as different as Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon gives this wine its unique character. Dark ruby ??red in color with violet reflections. Notes of blueberries, blackberries and incense develop on the nose, which transition into graphite and vanilla nuances. In the mouth it is dense, broad and complex with notes of plums and blueberries. It then develops into a balsamic and spicy explosion supported by good acidity. The tannin, lively throughout the palate, accompanies the spicy and persistent finish.
Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Sangiovese
Vegan-Friendly
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A linear and tight red with very fine, firm and polished tannins. They nicely frame the wine and give a savory and almost salty undertone. Currants and cherries with some orange peel notes. Just a hint of tomato leaves. Medium chewy. 65% cabernet sauvignon and 35% sangiovese. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Best after 2026.
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Vinous
The 2021 Grifi is understated and coy, slowly evolving with rose petal, dusty dried strawberry and sweet smoke aromas. This is silken in feel with a peppery tinge and polished red berry fruit notes that swirl beneath an air of violet inner florals. A liquid botanical concentration lingers as the 2021 finishes with crunchy tannins and staining of primary concentration. It tapers off with incredible length yet is also balanced. Lose this youthful beauty in the cellar.
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Wine Spectator
A mix of deep, dark fruit and spices heralds this lush red, whose black currant, blackberry and oak spice flavors ride a wave of vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins. Firms up and turns compact on the finish yet remains long and resonant. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2026 through 2035. 4,870 cases made, 1,623 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.