Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
Smoky aromatics coupled with baked cherry on the nose. Vibrant, fresh acidity matches the richness on the palate. Complex notes of savoury herb, dried fruit and toasted wood notes.
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James Suckling
This shows delicious plum and black-cherry essence as well as richer notes such as chocolate, coffee beans and licorice. Pepper. Full body, round tannins and an extremely juicy finish indeed.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2014 Gagliole is 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. That percentage of Cabernet is expected to be further reduced in future vintages starting in 2015. My feeling is that the blending percentages work very well, especially in a cooler vintage such as 2014 that delivers delicate aromas and leaner texture overall. That small component of Cabernet Sauvignon brings balance to the wine and adds weight and texture to the finish. Bright fruit nuances give the wine a lively and cheerful profile.
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.