Winemaker Notes
#23 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2025
Intense ruby red. On the nose it has balsamic and roasted coffee notes. On the palate there are notes of woody undergrowth and soft, velvety tannins.
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Wine Spectator
Well-marked by toasty oak, yet there are saturated flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum embedded in this powerful red. Though broad and beefy, this is also polished and complex, with a persistent, fruit-filled aftertaste. Iron and herb accents add detail. Sangioveto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
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.