Estate-grown single-vineyard Bolgheri DOC Superiore Guado al Tasso, meaning literally Badger's Ford , takes its name from a common sight at the estate of Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri, where it is produced. The vineyard is at an elevation between 44 and 58 metres (145 and 190 feet) above sea-level on stony,...
Solaia, which means the 'sunny one' in Italian, is a 10 hectares (25 acres) southwest-facing vineyard planted 351-396 metres (1,150-1,300 feet) above sea-level on stony calcareous soil of marl and friable albarese rock. It is located at Santa Cristina, contiguous to the Tignanello vineyard, which is on the same property, in...
The original Super-Tuscan, Tignanello is produced exclusively from the Tignanello vineyard, a 47 hectares (116 acres) southwest-facing, calcareous rocky-marl and limestone soil plot with tufaceous elements, planted between 1,150 and 1,312 feet above sea level at Antinori's Santa Cristina Estate. It was the first Sangiovese to be aged in small oak...
Arnaldo Caprai Sangrantino di Montefalco Collepiano 2004
The Caprai estate has an important presence in Montefalco wine production. APPELLATION: Sagrantino Collepiano di Montefalco D.O.C.G. VARIETALS: 100 % Sagrantino VINEYARD: Calcareous, clay-like terrain in a mid-hill zone of Montefalco. HARVEST: Third week of September. VINIFICATION: Grape maceration lasts for 26-28 days. AGING: Aged for 22 months in French oak...
This wine derives its name from Ca’Marcanda, the winery. Ca'Marcanda is the Piedmontese term for house of endless negotiations and it refers to the many hours that Angelo Gaja spent convincing the property's previous owners to sell the estate vineyard that produces this wine to him. This vineyard is from one of the stoniest...
Castello di Terriccio Lupicaia 2003
It is the leading wine of the farm - the wine which has made the estate world-renowned. This rich Super Tuscan has considerable ageing potential and it is one of the finest made; its debut vintage, as well as all following vintages, achieve the coveted Tre Bicchieri award. The two characteristic...
Castello di Terriccio Tassinaia 2004
The grapes to Tassanaia come from 37.5 acres of vineyards with sandy, stony soil and a moderating maritime climate characterized by a long ripening season. On the label two green segments symbolize the grassland of Terriccio. Tassinaia is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot. This big, structure wine has...
The 2001 Montiano, 100% Merlot, offers the luxuriously sweet and expansive nose which has always characterized the wine. Full of plum, raspberry, and dark chocolate scents, along with a dense, deep, and velvety palate, it is full and round, with the super-polished tannins which make it one of Italy’s touchstone Merlot bottlings. Drink: 2005-2018. This is the base of operations for Renzo and Riccardo Cotarella, 100% family-owned and now producing close to three million bottles of wine, partly from its negociant business but increasingly from the 750 acres of proprietary vineyards. Expansion has been at a sustained pace, but without the slightest loss of quality – the 2001 reds compete with the best which the brothers have made in their distinguished careers. - Rated 93, Robert Parker Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, coffee, and currant follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a ripe fruit finish. Very good indeed. Pure Merlot. A solid Montiano, though I like the 2000 better. Best after 2006. 6,660 cases made. –JS - Rated 90, Wine Spectator
La Braccesca Vino Nonile di Montepulciano 2004
Climate and Vintage: A cold winter has slowed the budding. In the spring, flowering and growth has been normal. Thinning of the grapes carried out in July (up to 50% in some Merlot¡¦s vineyards). The Merlot was harvested in September¡¦s first half. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from middle September to...
Sassicaia Tenuta san Guido 2005
Sassicaia has an intense, concentrated and deep ruby color. The elegant aroma is complex with notes of red fruits. The flavor is powerful concentrated and has great depth with sweet and balanced tannins. In the mouth it is rich and dense, yet harmonious and elegant. The wine has a decisively long...
50% Sangiovese
25% Cabernet Sauvignon
25% Merlot
The estate of Sette Ponti lies in the heart of the Chianti zone, fifteen miles northwest of the city of Arezzo just past the village of San Giustino Valdarno. The Via del Monte, known locally as the Via dei Sette Ponti, leads into a...
Dark purple, almost black in colour. Fabulous aromas of cassis, tar and coffee. The palate is incredibly fat and juicy, with masses of concentrated, voluptuous cassis fruit, huge body, gloriously silky tannins and an immense finish.
