Winemaker Notes
40 % Cabernet Franc, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Deep garnet in color, there’s a pretty array of spice aromas to begin, black pepper, cumin and mace, with a black cherry and blackcurrant undercurrent. A good backbone of high acid and medium level of fine tannins structure the palate with just enough spice and fruit flavors to fill out the mid-palate. It has good persistence with lingering black cherry and cinnamon notes.
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.