Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This is chewy and powerful with a full body and rich, ripe tannins. Lots of dried fruits and spices. Long finish. Better after 2016.
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Wine Enthusiast
This blend of seven grapes (Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese are present in the largest quantities) presents brawny, masculine aromas of leather, tobacco, cured meat and dark fruit. It feels on the ripe side, with chewy prune and plum flavors that are backed by a textured, velvety finish.
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Wine Spectator
This ripe red shows finesse, offering bright cherry, strawberry and currant flavors backed by cohesive tannins. There's a hint of licorice and a salty tang, adding to its complexity. The finish is long and lingering. Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Alicante. Best from 2013 through 2024.
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.