Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Complex aromas of spice, chocolate, berry and hints of toasted oak. Some nuts. Some bacon and smoke. Full body, dense, tight and focused. Polished and very pretty. Very long and precise. Give it a few years still but already delicious. From organically grown grapes. Drink in 2020.
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Wine Spectator
Burnished by a veneer of resinous oak, this red fields a core of jammy blueberry, black currant, boysenberry and spice flavors. Though rich, this tightens up on the finish. Mouthwatering and tannic. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2020.
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.