Winemaker Notes
The fully saturated, brilliant ruby red color introduces a variegated aromatic palate, with notes and hints of blackberry and blueberry jam, black cherry and spices, coffee and balsamic oils. It is powerful and vigorous on the palate, confirming the promise of the nose, and dynamic thanks to its fresh and full character.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Pure black currant and cherry flavors take hold of this red, accented by herb and spice notes. Vibrant and harmonious, with a lingering aftertaste of fruit, herbs and mineral. Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2024.
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James Suckling
Rich and decadent red with plum and cherry aromas and flavors. Spice and dried fruit. Medium and velvety. Juicy finish. Drinkable now but better in two or three years.
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.