Winemaker Notes
Gratius is the color of deep crimson and has a bouquet that suggests complex notes of ripe black cherries, blackberry jam, chocolate, and tobacco all of which and more is delivered on the palate. It shows richness, complexity and exquisite balance.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
A dense, compact style, with muscular tannins underneath the black cherry, blackberry, iron, tobacco and earth flavors. Finds a nice equilibrium on the finish, but wait a few years before opening this intense red. Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo. Best from 2024 through 2038.
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James Suckling
Full-bodied and layered with attractive, ripe tannins and plenty of plum and berry character. Hint of sandalwood, too. Juicy and soft. From organically grown grapes.
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.