Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Fascinating aromas of blackberry, cedar, tea and red licorice lead to a full body, with firm, polished tannins and a fresh finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante and Petit Verdot. Best after 2012
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Wine Enthusiast
Poggio Al Lupo is a super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante and Petit Verdot that delivers loads of chocolate fudge, spice, mature fruit and sweet tobacco. The wine is soft, smoot and makes a perfect companion to succulent meat dishes.
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Wine & Spirits
Antonio Moretti purchased this property in the Morellino di Scansano zone in 1999. The wine is predominantly cabernet sauvignon (70 percent) blended with equal parts alicante and petit verdot, which together seem to capture the lean, aristocratic, tannic profile of the more traditional varieties of Tuscany. It's delicate and perfumed, melding sweet red fruit with savory tannin. The layers of flavor will develop with bottle age, though it would drink well now with pappardelle and rabbit ragù.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2007 Poggio al Lupo, from the estate’s vineyards in Maremma, shows the typical warmth and generosity of the wines from the Tuscan coast. Dark red fruit, espresso, mocha and spices come together nicely in this rich, textured offering. Only the slightly drying tannins and a slight sense of heaviness prevent the score from moving higher. Poggio al Lupo is Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante and Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017.
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.