Winemaker Notes
Intensely alluring on the nose, with a complex interplay of blackberry and mature floral notes that transition into spicy undertones of cinnamon and cloves. On the palate, plum flavors with balsamic hints, soft tannins, and impressive structure.
Blend: 46% Merlot, 31% Sangiovese, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Deep dark berry aromas with hints of violets, cedar and licorice, following through to a medium- to full-bodied palate with polished, almost silky tannins and layers of delicious fruit. Refined and lingering, with flavors of graphite and black olives. Drink or hold.
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Wine Spectator
A rich, densely textured red, boasting black currant, black cherry, blackberry, cedar, iron, tobacco and spice aromas and flavors. Starts out supple, gaining traction with dense tannins by the lengthy finish. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2033.
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.