Winemaker Notes
Generous flavors of cherry and fresh red fruits. Soft tannins and a long finish.
Pairs well with various meats, poultry and cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A riper Chianti Classico that shows lots of leather, tobacco, cedar and Christmas pudding. Full body, lots of licorice and tar flavors, ripe tannins and a fruit-forward yet very elegant finish. Drink in 2019.
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Tasting Panel
Ripe, smooth, and deeply satisfying; densely concentrated notes of rich plum and tangy blackberry; another well-made Folonari wine
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.