Though from Tuscany, this reminds me more of a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo than anything else. (I think there’s Montepulciano in it, though I don’t know how much.) Highly extracted, the nose is smoky and earthy/minerally, with dark berries in the background. On the palate it’s got low-toned flavors of tree bark and sandstone, with dark berries again in the background. Tannins are prominent but relatively in check and not astringent. Not a bad wine, but not a style I seek out. (Don’t you hate it when they stick someone’s rating on the label?)
Though from Tuscany, this reminds me more of a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo than anything else. (I think there’s Montepulciano in it, though I don’t know how much.) Highly extracted, the nose is smoky and earthy/minerally, with dark berries in the background. On the palate it’s got low-toned flavors of tree bark and sandstone, with dark berries again in the background. Tannins are prominent but relatively in check and not astringent. Not a bad wine, but not a style I seek out. (Don’t you hate it when they stick someone’s rating on the label?)
Feb 22nd, 2024
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, herbs and toasty spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and raspberry with smoky oak and savory spice. Medium finish ending with fruit, spice and oak.
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, herbs and toasty spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and raspberry with smoky oak and savory spice. Medium finish ending with fruit, spice and oak.
Jul 19th, 2023
Густо рубиновый цвет, аромат пряный, с мускатным орехом, черными ягодами, голубикой, строгий, элегантный. Во втором плане ваниль, ранние красные яблоки. Тело довольно легкое, танины умеренные, чуть суховатые, вишня, пряности. 15.5/20 (88/100)
Густо рубиновый цвет, аромат пряный, с мускатным орехом, черными ягодами, голубикой, строгий, элегантный. Во втором плане ваниль, ранние красные яблоки. Тело довольно легкое, танины умеренные, чуть суховатые, вишня, пряности. 15.5/20 (88/100)
1 person found it helpfulNov 12th, 2014
Pretty tasty, lots of oak that needs to harmonize into the wine. Will be better in 3-5 years i think.
Pretty tasty, lots of oak that needs to harmonize into the wine. Will be better in 3-5 years i think.
Aug 8th, 2016Nice Italian 4 grape blend. Medium ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits and hints of herbs. The palate brings fruit forward with sour cherry, cacao and leather. Tannins are firm with high acidity noted. The finish is medium, smooth and ends with spicy espresso notes. Consistent year to year quality.
Nice Italian 4 grape blend. Medium ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits and hints of herbs. The palate brings fruit forward with sour cherry, cacao and leather. Tannins are firm with high acidity noted. The finish is medium, smooth and ends with spicy espresso notes. Consistent year to year quality.
Apr 23rd, 2016
Licorice, plum, cherry. Not much to else.
Licorice, plum, cherry. Not much to else.
Jan 12th, 2015
Tuscany, Italy
