Winemaker Notes
Deep, rich red. Balsamic aromas arise from the Merlot. In the mouth, the wine is enveloping with soft tannins, leaving the palate in exemplary balance. Complex and long without being impetuous.
Blend: 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
The nose starts saline, with aromas of wet slate, then shifts to a peppery earthiness before closing with dark berries. The berry notes continue on the palate, which also has layers of dark chocolate and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Vibrant acid contrasts with chalky, chewy 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.