Winemaker Notes
Ideal for barbecued ribs, steaks, grilled meats and medium-aged cheeses.
Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This is dense and structured with beautifully polished tannins and plenty of currant and blackberry character. Full body and chewy tannins yet refined and juicy. Lots of Mediterranean herbs with the dark fruit. Blend of mostly cabernet sauvignon with merlot and cabernet franc. Pretty barrel sample. This is coming along very nicely. Can't wait to taste in bottle. Made from organic grapes.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Here is a high performance wine from Stefano Frascolla and his family. The 2015 Giusto di Notri is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The wine is contemporary, complex and gorgeous from tip to toe. You get a lot of power here and generous oak-driven tones of sweet espresso, chocolate and spice that surround a succulent core of dark fruit and candied cherry. All these elements appear even bigger and bolder in this warm vintage.
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Jeb Dunnuck
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and the remainder Cabernet Franc, sourced from multiple soil types including sandy and clay-rich plots, the 2015 Giusto di Notri was aged for 18 months in 60-70% new barrique. It pours a saturated, inky red hue and offers deep, savory aromatics of licorice, black plum, tarry earth, and charred rosemary. Full-bodied, it’s structured without turning heavy, retaining vibrant acidity, refined tannins, and a long, persistent finish.
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