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Wine Enthusiast
Giving its Sangiovese a little kick with Cabernet Sauvignon here Tenuta San Jacopo manages to coax out an even sharper flinty, metallic edge from their soil and some of the delicate floral elements that might otherwise get squished under the juicy fresh berries on the palate. Delicious and again, better than it needs to be at this price.
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James Suckling
Elderberry, incense, medlar and briar to the spiced blackberries. Juicy and broad on the palate with a full body and tight, fine-grained tannins. Fluid, but turns vertical and long. Drink or hold.
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.