A fragrant wine with pretty raspberries, flowers and sweet spices. A long, refreshing finish provides notable balance to the wine's plummy, generous fruit. This is an excellent choice for informal drinking over the next few years and is a terrific value at this price point.
From the Badiola vineyard in the township of Radda in Chianti, Tuscany. The vineyard, at an average altitude of 500 meters, has a medium limestone texture with a rich backbone. It is planted with Sangiovese and Merlot, covering a total of 47 acres, all with southern exposure. It is planted at high density and cultivated Guyot style for the Sangiovese and spur cordon-training for the Merlot.
WS 87 Fruity and round, with berry and dried cherry character. Medium-bodied and straightforward. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best after 2011. -JS, Wine Spectator, Score: 87