Winemaker Notes
Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
A ripe and opulent red, with cherry, plum, loam, tobacco and spice flavors, a supple texture and a vibrant acidity. This has beefy tannins that lend support without being overbearing or overly astringent. Cabernet Franc. Best from 2024 through 2042. 159 cases made, 55 cases imported.
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Wine Enthusiast
Camphor, graphite, leather and grilled herb aromas mingle with a whiff of blue flowers. Made entirely with Cabernet Franc, the bold, concentrated palate offers mouthfuls of raspberry jam, espresso, molten chocolate and licorice framed in enveloping tannins. While it carries its high alcohol content well, the 16% abv catches up with you.
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.