Blend of 80% Sangiovese & 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, this certified organic estate is the estate to follow in Carmignano. The aromas show dark blackcurrent, dark cherry, plum, graphite, spice and leather. The palate is full bodied and rich, with finely grained tannins, dark spicy fruit, cedar, leather and a touch of cocao coat the palate, the fruit is pure, yet there is a distinct oak presence which is if anything slightly overpowering. The finish is medium in length
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PnP. High tannins that were harsher than anticipated. Seems like it needs some time in the bottle before we break into the rest of them, and a longer decant. We really enjoyed the 2010s that we had at our wedding and during the following couple years, though that could be memory bias. I recommend drinking with food at this point.
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1/21/2023 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 90 Points
For fans of traditional Sangiovese blends - balanced and nuanced with cherry, flowers and a bit of wood leading the way. Fabulous food wine!
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11/20/2022 - Pedroel Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still a bit astringent, but its balance of fruit and acid is great. Love the cab influence with the Sangiovese. Should get better.
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1/24/2021 - Alexander Smith wrote: 89 Points
Blend of 80% Sangiovese & 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, this certified organic estate is the estate to follow in Carmignano. The aromas show dark blackcurrent, dark cherry, plum, graphite, spice and leather. The palate is full bodied and rich, with finely grained tannins, dark spicy fruit, cedar, leather and a touch of cocao coat the palate, the fruit is pure, yet there is a distinct oak presence which is if anything slightly overpowering. The finish is medium in length
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1/2/2021 - Secondsun Likes this wine: 88 Points
PnP. High tannins that were harsher than anticipated. Seems like it needs some time in the bottle before we break into the rest of them, and a longer decant. We really enjoyed the 2010s that we had at our wedding and during the following couple years, though that could be memory bias. I recommend drinking with food at this point.
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11/5/2020 - La Ronde wrote: 86 Points
Honestly didn’t know if this bottle was corked or if the herbal, macchia mediterranea-ness was so intense...it had fruit though...so confused.
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