Winemaker Notes
Sancta Catharina is a highly concentrated blend, combining the typical Sangiovese of the Montepulciano area with the fruitiness of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
A complex, fragrant wine, rich in aromas of black fruit, such as blueberry and blackberry jam. It is balsamic and floral (violet), well balanced with some spicy hints of tobacco, vanilla and black pepper. Full-bodied, with velvety, compact tannins and long ageing potential.
It goes well with stewed game and mature cheeses.
Blend: 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 30% Sangiovese, 10% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Smooth and laced with plum, blackberry, leather and mineral aromas and flavors, this red combines power and elegance. Solidly built, with the assertive tannins of the vintage, yet the lasting impression is one of sweet, ripe fruit. Best from 2024 through 2042.
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.