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All top scoring masterpieces from the exceptional 2019 vintage, these elegant, age worthy Tuscan reds are masterfully crafted by the region's top producers to express their unique vineyard origins, an array of bold and decadently delicious Super Tuscans built for years of enjoyment that deliver outstanding value.
Crafted under the guidance of celebrated consulting winemaker Giuseppe Ca Viola in the heart of Chianti, the opulent 99 pt. 2019 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno is "beautifully ripe and generous with impeccable fruit throughout" according to the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner, offering black fruit, spice and leather woven with silky polished tannins, ranked #22 on James Suckling's Top 100 of 2021 and boasting "trademark exuberance" according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous. Sharing the terroir of neighboring Sassicaia and Ornellaia, Jeb Dunnuck calls the 96 pt. 2019 Castello di Bolgheri Superiore "a remarkable wine" that's "refined and elegant," the rich and age worthy blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot and Cab Franc offering vibrant, expressive fruit with integrated velvety tannins and uplifted acidity. Produced by renowned Italian vintner Luca Sanjust from a single, low-yielding plot of Merlot, the full bodied 2019 Petrolo Galatrona exudes rich black fruit, velvety layered tannins and elegant minerality with a lingering finish, a balance of immense power and finesse that reminds James Suckling of Bordeaux's Le Pin and famously dubbed the "Petrus of Italy" by the Wine Spectator. A masterful blend of Merlot and Sangiovese from the Mazzei family's historic Castello di Fonterutoli estate, the 99 pt. 2019 Siepi combines the power and roundness of Merlot with Sangiovese's structure and acidity, crafted to be beautifully approachable upon release with "super structure" for aging according to James Suckling and summed up as "a total knockout" by Antonio Galloni of Vinous. A blend of mostly Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the iconic 96 pt. 2019 Antinori Tignanello boasts bright, energetic red fruit hinting of spice, cocoa and herbs balanced with lively, silky tannins that's "well-structured and shows the balance to age" according to the Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson, earning the coveted #5 spot on their Top 100 of 2022.
From an outstanding vintage described as "full of surprises, in the best sense of the term" by Antonio Galloni, these uniquely Tuscan selections are expertly crafted to mirror their Italian origins with distinct minerality and balanced acidity, all promising years of enjoyment for lovers and collectors of bold Italian reds and well-priced for mixing a case. |
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The Marchesi Antinori 2019 Tignanello was born in a classic growing season that saw some cooling summer rains and relatively stress-free conditions. This is an elegant and extremely polished wine made with mostly Sangiovese and smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Here too, the small blending element of Cabernet Franc has been slowly increasing in recent years. The 2019 vintage was born with a good amount of power and tannic structure, and maceration times were slightly reduced as a result. This less extractive approach shapes a polished and elegant wine with plenty of bright berry fruit, cherry, dried mint, blue flower, blood orange and rusty earth. The palate is more compact and streamlined. It shows beautiful grace. After this, the next vintage to watch is the highly anticipated 2021.
96 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Issue # 261 - Jun 2022)
A supple, elegant red highlighted by bright cherry, black currant, violet, tobacco, iron and oak spice aromas and flavors. Though fluid and seemingly approachable now, this is well-structured and shows the balance to age. Fine length. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2042. From Italy.
96 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Jul 2022)
#5 - Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022
The 2019 Tignanello is one of the most reserved, understated young wines I can remember tasting here. In so many vintages Tignanello is quite showy, but in 2019 the nervous energy and brightness of Sangiovese takes center stage. That’s intriguing, because the 2019 blend has a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon than normal, a decision made to compensate for some of the lighter qualities in the Sangiovese. With air the 2019 shows gorgeous depth and captivating inner perfume, even if it is clearly still coming together. The 2019 spent about 14 months in oak, with 50% new wood. Things are always in constant evolution at Antinori. This is the first vintage to incorporate some larger 500L barrels, an approach I think will work brilliantly.
95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Mar 2022)
Extremely perfumed and vivid, with fresh mushrooms, cherry stones and blackberries. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins that are long and complete. Fresh acidity. Tangy and vibrant. Lovely is the word. Drink or hold.
95 points, James Suckling (Jul 2022)
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