Winemaker Notes
Blend: 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A fresh and vibrant red with dried cherries, hints of fresh herbs and flowers. Full body, bright acidity and a clean, silky finish. A blend of merlot and sangiovese.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A mix of Merlot and Sangiovese, the 2013 Valletta is a beautiful wine with bold intensity that needs a few minutes to emerge from the glass. This wine needs a little time to open, but once it does it offers a long succession of thick berry flavors that are enhanced by spice, leather, tobacco and balsam herb. This vintage shows evident balance and harmony with integrated acidity that keeps the palate refreshed. Successful pairing options would include succulent pork or grilled lamb chops.
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.