Winemaker Notes
Polissena is an act of love toward one of Tuscany's most representative grape varieties: Sangiovese. The vineyard from which it is produced has a schist soil with excellent drainage, perfect for this varietal. It is an elegant wine that surprises with its determined yet refined character.
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Wine Enthusiast
Sunny, warm, earthy, and herbaceous--at first all savory on the nose, and then ripe bing cherry and sweet and sour orange aromas emerge, rolling onto the palate where they're joined by darker fruit, more damp earth, and a hint of bitter cocoa.
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.