Winemaker Notes
With an intense ruby red color, Achille presents an intense and fruity bouquet with prominent accents of mature red fruit, cherries, and blackberries. It is very round, sweet, and soft on the palate, making it delicious and easy to drink. The finish is characterized by a persistent flavor, making this wine very inviting.
Blend: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This is spicy with dried strawberries, cherry chocolate and hints of cedar. Juicy and fruit-driven with a chalky texture to the tannins and a vivid, flavorful finish.
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.