Winemaker Notes
The not very hot summer and the temperature range of the beginning of September led to a long period of veraison, which began later than usual. Since the middle of August the peeling and thinning of the bunches have accelerated the ripening of the grapes, bringing in the historical canons of the second decade of September for the harvest dedicated to Rigoleto. Pleasant impact on the nose, where features fresh and vinous notes of cherry and berries. The taste is soft and inviting, the tannins are sweet and never aggressive, to fit nicely to the acid component.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Dark berries, walnuts and dried flowers on the nose follow through to a medium body with firm tannins and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes.
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.
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