Winemaker Notes
This young, versatile wine displays an intense ruby red color with a bouquet dominated by inviting aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, and subtle hints of tobacco and licorice, while the palate is moderately structured with velvety tannins, showcasing flavors of ripe fruit complemented by persistent notes of Mediterranean maquis and a light mentholated finish.
Blend: 55% Merlot, 33% Sangiovese,12% Cabernet Sauvignon
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.