Winemaker Notes
Aromas of Mediterranean scrub, mocha and violet lead the way. The solid palate offers blackberry jam, roasted coffee bean and cedar alongside close-grained tannins.
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Vinous
Masses of black cherries complemented by sweet herbs, dusty rose and flowery undergrowth waft up from the 2016 Sangiovese Riserva Ad Agio Montecucco. This is silky, with depths of dark red fruits contrasted by bright acidity, as a mix of salty minerals and grippy tannins collect toward the close. It leaves the palate classically dry and youthfully clenched, as notes of licorice and spice linger. The 2016 Ad Agio will require a little more time in bottle to come fully into focus.
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.