Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A really exciting nose that gets proceedings going here with vivid notes of crushed lavender, fresh blackcurrant essence, dried thyme and sage, licorice and Chinese spices. Full body with really polished tannins, which are so dense and yet grippy. A delightfully long finish with such vitality. Drink in 2021.
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Wine Spectator
Tightly wound and linear, with blackberry, black cherry, plum, herb and spice flavors backed by a tense matrix of tannins. Stays compact through the long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot. Best from 2021 through 2032.
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Wine Enthusiast
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot, this opens with aromas of dark-skinned berry, cedar and eucalyptus. The structured, polished palate offers cassis, blackberry jam, mocha and tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins.
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.