Winemaker Notes
A wine for every meal, ideal with white meats, pasta and medium strength cheeses, and even a casual pizza.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Lots of mahogany, bark and cocoa powder on the nose. Some mushrooms and dried cherries, too. Medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins. The wood is a little obvious, but pleasant nonetheless.
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Wine Enthusiast
New leather, cocoa, strawberries and cherries are on the nose of this Sangiovese blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with hints of tar and roses as it opens up. The palate is crisp and precise, with fresh, crunchy cherries, snappy new leather and the mineral edge of a wet rock. Sophisticated and eminently drinkable, especially at this price point.
Best Buy
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.