Wonderful pure Cabernet character, with currants, spices, flowers and violets. Velvety and fresh. Long and intense. Less austere than the 2007 with very sweet and ripe tannins. Such beauty. This is really powerful. Give it three to four years before trying a bottle.
96 points James Suckling
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany/Toscana |
Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese |
Vintage | 2008 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 96 |