Winemaker Notes
Full-bodied red. Aromas of mint, spice and blueberries turn to currants, full body, with dense palate of almost jammy fruit, but then turns soft and fresh. Slight plum taste, round and very elegant with soft tannins.
Pairs well with Piccata Milanese, pork, pasta and seafood dishes.
Blend: 80% Sangiovese, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This is a big and rich young red with light plum-jam, vanilla and chocolate character. Full body and velvety tannins. From organically grown grapes. Drink in 2020.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2016 Casino Delle Vie is mostly Sangiovese blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a mid-weight wine that would pair seamlessly with grilled pork chops or spicy marinated vegetables on the grill. The wine offers brief moments of sweetness, followed by longer interludes of savory spice. The wine is lean in terms of mouthfeel, with lots of black fruit and tangy spice to keep your interest.
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.