Cavalli
Tenuta Degli Dei Toscana Super Tuscan Blend
Tuscany, Italy
Super Tuscan, ripe tannins, cherry and cola. Good but why? Stick to Sangiovese please, why do you need French grapes. Still have to drink the first Super Tuscan I care about even though they are technically sound and delicious.
Super Tuscan, ripe tannins, cherry and cola. Good but why? Stick to Sangiovese please, why do you need French grapes. Still have to drink the first Super Tuscan I care about even though they are technically sound and delicious.
Apr 28th, 2023
This is a Super Tuscan, Bordeaux varietal blend from Roberto Cavalli's family. Despite its 8-year age, it shows younger. The color is still solidly a deep purple-red. Blackberry and cherry on the nose, follows as sour cherry and cola on the palate. Medium body, medium plus acidity, somewhat bitter tannins and medium finish. I do not get any tertiary notes, and the experience is not well integrated or round. Not sure what I'm missing. This is one of the only times I've disagreed with @Antonio Galloni. So don't take my word for it. Still good, not very good.
91 points
This is a Super Tuscan, Bordeaux varietal blend from Roberto Cavalli's family. Despite its 8-year age, it shows younger. The color is still solidly a deep purple-red. Blackberry and cherry on the nose, follows as sour cherry and cola on the palate. Medium body, medium plus acidity, somewhat bitter tannins and medium finish. I do not get any tertiary notes, and the experience is not well integrated or round. Not sure what I'm missing. This is one of the only times I've disagreed with @Antonio Galloni. So don't take my word for it. Still good, not very good.
91 points
ruby; black cherries, mint, licorice, violets; medium body, medium+ acidity, fine grained tannins, 13.5% ABV; blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Petite Verdot; definitely international rather than Italian in style, still has life in front of it; $57
ruby; black cherries, mint, licorice, violets; medium body, medium+ acidity, fine grained tannins, 13.5% ABV; blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Petite Verdot; definitely international rather than Italian in style, still has life in front of it; $57
Nov 10th, 2019
Owned by the family since the early 70s, estate is located in the village of San Leolino, near Panzano in Chianti. A blend of 50% Cab Sauv, 35% Petit Verdot & 15% Cab Franc, aromas of fruit and floral notes. On the palate raspberry and cranberry flavors with some herbal notes. Firm tannins, good balance ending with earthy mineral character.
Owned by the family since the early 70s, estate is located in the village of San Leolino, near Panzano in Chianti. A blend of 50% Cab Sauv, 35% Petit Verdot & 15% Cab Franc, aromas of fruit and floral notes. On the palate raspberry and cranberry flavors with some herbal notes. Firm tannins, good balance ending with earthy mineral character.
May 4th, 2019
Easy drinking , smooth . Fruity , cedar , liquorice . Lick of vanilla . Drink around a fireplace . Very good
Easy drinking , smooth . Fruity , cedar , liquorice . Lick of vanilla . Drink around a fireplace . Very good
Feb 16th, 2016
fresh red cherries and candied black cherries & raspberries ~ crushed violets ~ starts angular then widens out w licorice & herbal tannins
fresh red cherries and candied black cherries & raspberries ~ crushed violets ~ starts angular then widens out w licorice & herbal tannins
Feb 9th, 2015
Lovely blend. Full and plentiful on the nose, round edges on the palate.
Lovely blend. Full and plentiful on the nose, round edges on the palate.
Dec 17th, 2014
Green pepper, red fruits.
Butter, vanilla, cedar and menthol.
Green pepper, red fruits.
Butter, vanilla, cedar and menthol.
A Bordeaux inspired blend of Cabernet Sauvignon petite Verdot and Cabernet franc
A Bordeaux inspired blend of Cabernet Sauvignon petite Verdot and Cabernet franc
Jan 20th, 2014
We had the 2010 Vintage on 1/17-18/23. A wonderful bouquet of blackberry, tobacco and spice. The palate had black berries, plum, leather and baking spices. Full bodied, fruit forward but Old World. Tannins were smoothed out. Very good. I think this is from Wine Access.
We had the 2010 Vintage on 1/17-18/23. A wonderful bouquet of blackberry, tobacco and spice. The palate had black berries, plum, leather and baking spices. Full bodied, fruit forward but Old World. Tannins were smoothed out. Very good. I think this is from Wine Access.
Jan 19th, 2023