Winemaker Notes
Pairs well with refined and well elaborated cuts of important meats and game.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This is a stunner and a wine that has miraculously changed little since I first tasted it upon release. The Fattoria le Pupille 2016 Poggio Valente remains linear and tight with a very crisp, almost crunchy quality of fruit. Bright tones of cassis and wild cherry are framed by crushed mineral and toasted spice. The acidity kicks in at the end to keep the mid-weight palate refreshed.
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James Suckling
Extremely floral and perfumed with blueberry, chocolate and violet aromas. Full body. Very silky and refined texture with a gorgeous berry and cherry aftertaste. Finely textured. Drink now.
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.