Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby red with violet riflection. Intense, elegant, frutty, spicy and fine aroma. Warm, soft, with a balanced body.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A polished and juicy merlot with very pure dark fruit character, offering notes of spices and walnuts. Medium-bodied, flashy and silky, with supple tannins and a flavorful, dark-fruited finish.
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Wine Enthusiast
The nose is savory and umami, with damp earth, crushed herbs, tart berries and tea leaves, while the palate brings the tang of blackberries and black plums. Imposing tannins structure a finish of bitter herbs and pepper.
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.