2016 vintage.
75 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 % Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc.
Grapes are sourced from Tenuta San Giovanni vineyard in Chianti Classico.
Aged 16 months in barriques (70 % new) of which 6 months is on the lees then 12 months in bottle before release.
Rich dark cherry, mocha and cassis on the nose.
Blackberry and dark fruits, earthy, tobacco, dried herbs with robust tannins.
Really smooth and astringent finish.
I don’t normally decant a wine for an hour but this definitely needed it. — 2 years ago
Lots of small bubbles very drinkable — 5 years ago
10/27/23 at Angelina’s in Charlotte — 6 months ago
Smooth & Dry!
Dark color. Snappy bouquet. — 5 years ago
Aromas of white flowers, white pear, green apple, lemon, minerality (chalk), hint of vanilla. Fresh medium + acidity, well-integrated.
Elegant and light, worth to try — 6 years ago
Jammy, blackberry and black currant — 2 years ago
Drank at Siamo Napoli in San Diego. Loved it — 3 years ago
Rich bright and dark fruit - black and red cherry, black and red raspberry- with note of coffee bean and sambuca. Perfect balanced acidity with tamed soft tannins and a velvety finish. — 4 years ago
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Brad & Ryan corona lunch — 3 months ago