Tuscany, ItalySeamless pure and scented black cherry from start to finish, along with stone, iodine, tobacco, earth, dried herbs, black plum, raspberry and old, worn wood. Fine grained tannins are quite upright and present, and the acid is fresh and bright. Sangiovese is joined by cabernet sauvignon and merlot and aged 24 months in a mix of oak barrels, stainless and concrete vats. Tasted: 13 September 2014Tasted by: Prices:
Tuscany, ItalyThe 2010 is somewhat quiet on the nose if anything more earth and mushroom less fragrant red fruits. The palate is a mix of dried cherry and dried herbs with flecks of tobacco. A good but not great year for this label. Serve with grilled meats. The Riserva Ducale mixes 80 per cent sangiovese with 20 per cent cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Total skin contact last about 20 days before it is aged for twenty four months in 40/80 hl. oak barrels, stainless-steel and concrete vats.Tasted: 05 February 2014Tasted by: Prices:
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