Felsina Maestro Raro Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Maestro Raro is a dark and brooding wine that offers a direct and frontal approach. This is a full-throttle wine with thickly constructed layers of dark fruit, spice, leather, tar and grilled herb that form a fortifying wall of aromas. The leather and spice aromas are especially defined and enduring. The mouthfeel is thickly texture and opulently layered. This is a big wine and it speaks in a clear and broad voice.
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James Suckling
Dried-blackberry and dark-chocolate character with mineral and floral undertones. Full body, firm tannins and a savory finish. Needs time to soften: better in 2015.
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This black cherry—flavored red seems straightforward initially, but builds nicely on the palate, with floral and spice notes adding support. Firmly structured and long, with sweet fruit nuances returning at the end. Best from 2016 through 2023. 500 cases made.
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In the 17 published editions of Gambero Rosso, Italy’s acclaimed wine rating guide, this Tuscan estate has won the coveted Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses) award 17 times. They are a favorite of IWM, Robert Parker, and any Tuscan wine enthusiast. And they did it by revealing the true essence of the Sangiovese grape and the Chianti Classico terroir. What this tells us is that this is a winery of consistency, producing Chianti Classicos with the ability to age up to two decades for the right vintage. Much like the great Brunello estates, it is the marriage of an ideal microclimate and the uncompromising commitment of a dedicated staff that educes the full character of Tuscany's noble grape, even in off vintages. Even more importantly, this is a producer who creates compelling wines and releases them at contained prices, making Felsina accessible to all wine enthusiasts and one of Italy's greatest values!
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.