Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
There's loads of new wood in this red, but also lots of fruit. Needs to come together in the bottle. Full-bodied and chewy. A full-throttle red. New World-like. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2006 Vigorello, 45% Sangiovese, 40 % Cabernet Sauvigon and 15% Merlot, is another beautiful wine from San Felice. This shows gorgeous depth in its dark fruit, smoke and leather. The intensity of the fruit tapers off just a bit on the finish, exposing the tannins. Minerals, earthiness and herbs come to life in the round, seductive finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2026.
What a joy it is to taste these new releases from San Felice. Quite simply, these are the finest wines I have tasted from the estate in many a year. San Felice is one of the most beautiful properties in all of Tuscany. It’s nice to see quality on the rise.
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.