Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A polished yet chewy red with plum, chocolate and berry character. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Castello di Querceto 2013 La Corte (100% Sangiovese) is a super dark and extracted wine. Again, the wine seems to defy the physical limitations of the moderately pigmented Sangiovese grape. An inky black appearance is followed by thick aromas of blackberry preserves and candied cherry. The finish is not very long in persistence, but it is overtly powerful in terms of intensity.
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.