Winemaker Notes
This wine is the result of Tenuta di Ghizzano researches. It was first made in 1996, using Merlot grapes, and has evolved over the years into a blend together with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, demonstrating the potency, warmth, and character that the territory can express. It is named after the founder of the Venerosi family, whose name was Nambrot and who lived in 830.
Blend: 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Lots of iron, blue-fruit and terracotta aromas following through to the full body. Firm, polished and silky tannins, nice complexity and a flavorful finish.
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Wine & Spirits
Notes of nutmeg and spice nod to the 18 months this wine spent in a mix of new and used barriques, but the wood influence is subtle: You can feel the presence of merlot (60 percent) in the wine’s supple tannins and vibrant flavors of plum and raspberry; cabernet franc and petit verdot complete the blend in equal parts, firming up the structure and adding delicate violet scents.
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