2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc; percentages not stated
Region Toscana
Soil Predominantly clayey and calcareous, Rich in small stones
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc harvest began in the third week of September; Cabernet Sauvignon followed one week later; Carménère concluded the harvest in the first days of October
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-filled truncated-conical tanks; new French-oak barriques for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were collected in small crates and manually sorted; selected berries entered truncated-conical tanks by gravity and were worked by punch-down. Lots were kept separate by variety, transferred to new French-oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and matured there for approximately 18 months. After blending, the wine rested a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby; licorice, currant, blueberry, aromatic herbs, chocolate, clove, cocoa and sour cherry; silky tannins, depth, elegance and a persistent, enveloping finish
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc; percentages not stated
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc harvest began in the third week of September; Cabernet Sauvignon followed near the end of September; Carménère concluded the harvest in the first days of October
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-filled truncated-conical tanks; new French-oak barriques for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were collected in small crates and manually sorted; selected berries entered truncated-conical tanks by gravity and were worked by punch-down. Lots were kept separate by variety, transferred to new French-oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and matured there for approximately 18 months. After blending, the wine rested a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby; black pepper, licorice, currant, blueberry, aromatic herbs, violet, clove, tobacco, chocolate, bitter cocoa and sour cherry; elegant, enveloping tannins and a persistent, deep finish
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc; percentages not stated
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc harvest began in mid-September, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon; Carménère concluded the harvest in early October
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-filled truncated-conical tanks; new French-oak barriques for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were collected in small crates and manually sorted; selected berries entered truncated-conical tanks by gravity and were worked by punch-down. Lots were kept separate by variety, transferred to new French-oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and matured there for approximately 18 months. After blending, the wine rested a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby; coffee, black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, aromatic herbs, chocolate, wild mint, licorice and sour cherry; powerful yet elegant with silky tannins and a persistent, enveloping finish
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc; percentages not stated
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc harvest began toward the end of September, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon; Carménère concluded the harvest in early October
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-filled truncated-conical tanks; new French-oak barriques for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were collected in small crates and manually sorted; selected berries entered truncated-conical tanks by gravity and were worked by punch-down. Separate varietal lots underwent malolactic fermentation in new French-oak barriques and matured for approximately 18 months before blending. The assembled wine then rested a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby; black pepper, licorice, black forest fruit, aromatic herbs, lavender, tobacco, mint, chocolate, bitter cocoa and blueberry; elegant with enveloping tannins and a persistent, deep finish
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc; percentages not stated
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc harvest began in the second half of September, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon; Carménère concluded the harvest in early October
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-filled truncated-conical tanks; new French-oak barriques for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were collected in small crates and manually sorted; selected berries entered truncated-conical tanks by gravity and were worked by punch-down. Separate varietal lots underwent malolactic fermentation in new French-oak barriques and matured for approximately 18 months before blending. The assembled wine then rested a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Very intense dark ruby; black pepper, mint, ripe black fruit, blackcurrant, blueberry, floral notes, bitter chocolate and licorice; generous, enveloping and complex with dense silky tannins and a deep, long, spicy finish
Critics Ratings 96
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Antinori Family (26th generation)