Grandi Annate
Toscana I.G.T. Sangiovese
T he Grandi Annate is only produced during the best vintages. The philosophy behind this wine is to highlight the best traits of Sangiovese from Tuscany. This wine is a keeper. Lay it down, wait and enjoy it later due to its fantastic ageing potential.
Grandi Annate 2016 amazes for its freshness and enveloping notes of wild strawberry and liquorice. On the palate it is rich and luxurious, with a creamy vanilla aftertaste. A real ambassador for its habitat, it brings balance and elegance to a slight acidic start.
100% Sangiovese.
The grapes were picked from the 28th to the 29th of September.
The must from each vineyard was vinified separately and fermented with the use of indigenous yeasts. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration on the skins lasted up to 40 days, depending on each vineyard lot.
18 months of which 85% in large oak casks (botti) and 15% in oak barrels (500 ltr).
2016:
95 pts Vinous
94 pts James Suckling
90 pts Veronelli
2015:
92 pts Wine Spectator
93 pts James Suckling
92 pts Vinous
91 pts Wine Enthusiast
91 pts Veronelli
2013:
92 pts Wine Spectator
94 pts Wine Advocate
90 pts Wine Enthusiast
90 pts James Suckling
90 pts Veronelli
5 Stars Guida Toscana La Repubblica
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