An inexpensive, well-structured “Super-Tuscan” from Santa Martina. Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari’s Vigne a Porrona estate in Tuscany’s Maremma region and their Nozzole estate in Chianti Classico provide the fruit for this wine. Comprised of 40% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Syrah, the grapes are hand harvested and vinified separately. The Chianti and Maremma regions contribute specific qualities to the final blend. Soils in Chianti Classico have higher clay content well-suited to the Sangiovese portion of the blend and the Maremma’s unique climate and sandy soils are optimal for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah grapes. The wine is both fermented and aged in stainless, so the fruit is unmasked; a nice contrast to often over-oaked Super-Tuscans. The full-bodied wine has an intense ruby red color with hints of violet and aromas of wild berries. It has a subtle, spicy bite which finishes smooth, and ripe, rounded tannins.
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