Winemaker Notes
Blend: 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Dark violet color. Aromas of roasted beets, citrus rind and dusty chocolate. Hot stone. Violets. A generous red with lots of fruit. Nicely crafted. Full-bodied. Made from syrah and 30% grenache.
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Wine & Spirits
Grown in the Maremma, this blend of syrah with 30 percent grenache is rich and mouthfilling, with vibrant flavors of black fruit, dark chocolate, fennel and licorice. Earthy and spicy, it’s reminiscent of a southern Rhône but the bright acidity and lifted finish bring it back to Tuscany.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Next is the 2011 Tinata, which takes on a rich and chocolaty profile with aromas of cocoa, baked plum, balsamic, and sappy earth. The palate is opulent and fruity, with glycerin, a silky texture, and a kiss of sweet fruit through the finish.
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Wine Spectator
Bright and fluid, with black currant, blackberry, vanilla and toast aromas and flavors. Almost racy, showing terrific balance and well-integrated tannins underneath. Features a fine, toasty finish. Syrah and Grenache. Best from 2016 through 2025.
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Wine Enthusiast
A blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache, this robust red opens with aromas of ripe, black-skinned fruit, cedar and ground pepper. The concentrated palate doles out fleshy black cherries and black currants accented by licorice and allspice. Velvety tannins and the heat of evident alcohol provide the framework. It will definitely appeal to fans of bold, muscular wines, but it's shy on freshness so drink now.
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.