Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Underbrush, bracken and other forest aromas spring from the glass, before being joined by fruitier notes of blackberries and mulberries, as well as some tobacco. Full body, ripe and chewy tannins and a grainy finish. Drink in 2020.
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Wine Spectator
Aromas and flavors of black currant, cherry, cedar, iron and tobacco are corralled by the taut, dense structure in this red. Not flashy, but displays depth, while the long, vibrant finish allows the fruit to play an encore. Best from 2023 through 2043.
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.