Winemaker Notes
Blend: 100% Sangiovese
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2015 Basile Ad Agio Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva opens up with an intense mic of crushed raspberry and cherry, as exotic spices lift effortlessly from the glass, gaining a floral and earthy edge over time, adding a note of plum and dark soil notes. On the palate, silky textures usher in ripe red fruits, as minerals slowly saturate and inner violet tones build toward the close. It finishes long yet juicy and fresh, with a tug of zesty acids adding further depth to the cherry berry flavors. I don't see this vintage as a wine for the ages, yet it's certainly showing beautifully today, with a focus on primary fruit and excellent integration of its 24 months spent in French Tanneaux
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.