Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2006 Campaccio (70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon) is a pretty, nuanced offering redolent of crushed flowers, raspberries and spices. This medium-bodied wine presents gorgeous balance and finesse in an elegant, fruit-driven style. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. 89-91
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Wine Spectator
Focused aromas of ripe blackberry and currant follow through to a full body, with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a clean, polished and silky finish. A red that pleases from start to finish. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2011. 15,000 cases made.
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Wine Enthusiast
This 70-30 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon offers an extra layer of sophistication that sits like a veil of smoke and spice over a hearty core of quality fruit. Mature blueberries, cherries and blackberries come to the forefront, followed by clove, cola and mesquite. The mouthfeel is smooth and long and is accented by bright notes of exotic spice.
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.