Red Wine • 45% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Sangioveto
Tasting Notes
Pairs With
ColorDeep ruby red
NoseThe nose is intense with aromas of dark plums, chocolate, spices and grilled herbs black-cherrychocolateeucalyptus
FlavorClean mineral notes frame the finish and confer an attractive element of freshness
Tuscany At a Glance
Region NameTuscany
Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Super Tuscans from Bolgheri are some of the world’s most famous wines and are adored by collectors, and they all hail from the gorgeous region of Tuscany.
Score: 91Vintage 2020Wine SpectatorSame wine, different vintage. This is fruity, boasting ripe, succulent cherry, raspberry, graphite and cedar aromas and flavors. Offers fleshy texture backed by a light spine of tannins, with fine balance and length. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangioveto. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 2,500 cases importedShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2020James SucklingA fruity red with pineapple, plum, blackcurrant and lemon aromas. Medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Rich, ripe and juicy, with distinct tropical-fruit character. Sangioveto, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2019James SucklingAromas of black fruit, currants, oyster shells, iodine, cocoa and herbs. It’s full-bodied with tight, firm tannins. Structured and savory. Try from 2023.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2019Wine EnthusiastAromas of new sneakers and strawberry fruit leather on a relatively quiet nose open onto a palate that sparkles with acid and fresh, juicy berries. An earthiness lurking underneath is accentuated by tannins that settle and take root. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2019Wine SpectatorRipe cherry and plum fruit is underlined by a touch of oak spice in this red. Once the fruit subsides, the tannins leave their grip on the finish. Sangioveto, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2024. 9,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2018Vinous MediaThe 2018 Poggio alla Guardia is soft, succulent and very easy to like. A burst of ripe plum, chocolate, licorice and sweet spice gives this fleshy Sangioveto/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend tons of allure. Drink it over the next few years.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 86Vintage 2018Wine SpectatorGraphite and leafy, balsamic aromas and flavors mark this sinewy red, which is balanced to the dry side yet not overly astringent, with dusty tannins on the finish. Sangioveto, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now. 9,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2017James SucklingThis is a compote-dominated red with raspberry fool and candied strawberries. Full-bodied and round with plenty of ripe fruit and sturdy tannins. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2017Wine EnthusiastThe nose is all shiny, red and sweet—from lipstick to apples to Twizzlers—before darker, earthy aromas of coffee grinds and top soil come out. Maintaining a red-candy-apple bite, the palate has mouthclearing tannins and an almost sugary acid buzz.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2017Wine EnthusiastMade with Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this has aromas of dark fruit, scorched soil and cooking spice. The forward palate evokes dried black cherry, star anise and vanilla alongside smooth tannins.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2016Vinous MediaRocca di Frassinello's 2016 Poggio alla Guardia is fresh, floral and fruity, all qualities that make it a good choice for drinking over the next few years. Black cherry, lavender and mint are all nicely lifted in this generous yet fragrant Maremma red.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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