Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2018 Veneroso is bold, punchy and super-expressive. Sweet pipe tobacco, cedar, leather, dried herbs and menthol lend notable aromatic complexity to this 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon blend. A closing burst of dark red Sangiovese fruit punctuates the finish. This is such a classy wine.
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Decanter
This spends at least three years in the cellar before release. A selection from vines between around 15 and 30 years old, fermented in large open wooden tanks then matured in 500l tonneaux for 14-18 months, followed by 10-12 months in bottle. Very balsamic scented with a liquorice note, it's soft and juicy in the mouth with tangy red fruits supported by some fine-grained tannins. Darker fruits emerge on the mid-palate along with a surge of minty-fresh balsam and earthy notes. Mouth-coating yet focused and finely honed. 20-25,000 bottles produced.
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.