Winemaker Notes
Guardiavigna is a version of perfectly and slowly ripened Cabernet Franc. An intense, deep and vast bouquet. Full bodied, with a very refined tannic structure. A very elegant and endless wine.
Perfect with complex and structured main courses, slow cooked meat and spicy courses.
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
Almost unsettling at first, Sangiovese-reminiscent hints of rust and game anticipate crushed hedgerow fruits, medicinal herbs, scorched earth, potpourri and a kiss of oak spice. Layers of sweet blue fruits incorporate fine-grained tannins, while cooling acids support the rich structure. Forest floor, menthol and an oak-derived chocolatey touch complicate a powerful yet impeccably balanced finish. From a biodynamically farmed single vineyard lying at 525 metres above sea level, this is fermented in oak vats before 18 months of ageing in tonneaux and barrels.
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.