Winemaker Notes
Ideal for barbecued ribs, steaks, grilled meats and medium-aged cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2009 Giusto di Notri boasts tons of power and sheer energy. Dark cherries, plums, tobacco and incense are all wrapped around a powerful core of fruit in this expressive, beautifully delineated wine. The 2009 impresses for its length, radiance and fine overall balance. Floral notes laced with a hint of sweet rose petals add brightness and lift on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
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James Suckling
Loads of milk chocolate and berry character on the nose. Full body, with velvety tannins and a fruity finish. Delicious. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet France. Better after 2013.
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Wine Spectator
A fruit bomb, this packs cherry jam, blackberry and spice flavors into a round, juicy frame. Light tannins bolster the finish, which echoes fruit, with cherry and raspberry lingering.
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.