Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Plenty of uber-linear blackberry, plum and licorice character, which just touches on hints of balsam and cassis bush. Full body, an extremely refined and elegant palate with so much uplifting but in-check acidity, and a fresh, lasting finish. Drink now or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2014 L’Apparita is the latest edition of one of Italy’s most iconic Merlots. Fruit was left to ripen on the vines longer in 2014 as the summer temperatures really only got hot towards the very end of the season. The wine shows a soft and luscious bouquet with thick layers of red cherry, cassis, blueberry, spice, soft tobacco and a touch of bitter chocolate. Yet, despite the aromatic generosity, this edition offers lighter and more delicate lines on the inside. The tannins are firm and steady, but the structure is mild. The mouthfeel shows medium heft backed by long persistence. Balsam herb and cola add to the soft intensity.
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Wine Spectator
Shows ample ripeness for the vintage, revealing violet, black currant, tar and thyme aromas and flavors. This is fluid, sporting a silky texture. Firm on the finish. Beautiful perfume. Merlot. Best from 2019 through 2029.
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.