Monte Bernardi

Tzingana Merlot Blend

9.229 ratings
9.33 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Josh Morgenthau

What a beautiful wine. Nothing macho or international about this super Tuscan, it’s very light on its feet, combining bright iron-y mineral notes with dried rose florals and wild red berry aromas. Feels unmistakably Tuscan you’d swear there was some sangiovese. Palate is sweet on the attack, then a wash of acid takes over and hangs on beautifully, leading in to the spicy but nimble tannins that tingle, again counterbalanced by a ripe, sexy rush of fruit. Sour cherry to blood orange and everything in between. Very finessed, yet no lack of structure. Must put a few in the cellar if I can still find them around.

What a beautiful wine. Nothing macho or international about this super Tuscan, it’s very light on its feet, combining bright iron-y mineral notes with dried rose florals and wild red berry aromas. Feels unmistakably Tuscan you’d swear there was some sangiovese. Palate is sweet on the attack, then a wash of acid takes over and hangs on beautifully, leading in to the spicy but nimble tannins that tingle, again counterbalanced by a ripe, sexy rush of fruit. Sour cherry to blood orange and everything in between. Very finessed, yet no lack of structure. Must put a few in the cellar if I can still find them around.

Mar 14th, 2022
Alan Harvith

Alan had this 10 years ago

Alan had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 1st, 2014
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.4

Balanced deliciousness.

Balanced deliciousness.

Apr 16th, 2015
Joe Cornwall

Young, tight, bright and overpriced

Young, tight, bright and overpriced

Oct 11th, 2019
Jim Takada

Magnificent Merlot

Magnificent Merlot

Feb 3rd, 2019
Amy McEwan DiChiara

Bday wine at Sotto

Bday wine at Sotto

Oct 14th, 2018
G Miller

Quite delicious!

Quite delicious!

Aug 17th, 2018
Mat Wilson

Well balanced, light yet “super”. Enjoyed with a wagyu steak dinner and some wonderful company. Could drink this all night with flavour, any day of the week.

Well balanced, light yet “super”. Enjoyed with a wagyu steak dinner and some wonderful company. Could drink this all night with flavour, any day of the week.

Jul 18th, 2018
Scott Soren

Beautiful fragrant nose. Nice super Tuscan.

Beautiful fragrant nose. Nice super Tuscan.

Jul 28th, 2017
John Morton

Recently visited the vineyard, thoroughly enjoyed meeting the family. The 2010 is excellent! As well as some of their Classico's

Recently visited the vineyard, thoroughly enjoyed meeting the family. The 2010 is excellent! As well as some of their Classico's

Jun 4th, 2015