Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
The nose is solar and wild, with aromas of warm tar and brick dust, then Bing cherries and blood orange, then packed dirt, crushed sage and wild fennel, rolling onto a round and lush palate of strawberries, cherries, bitter orange and wild herbs. A streak of acidity and a growing peppery heat on the back palate linger through an enduring finish.
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Wine Spectator
Aromas of vanilla and toasty oak segue to cherry and raspberry in this flashy red. Vibrant acidity keeps this focused as the fruit, spice and tobacco notes linger on the tight finish. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 cases made, 300 cases imported.
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.