This 63 acre vineyard consists of various clones of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a small amount of Cabernet Franc. The wines are separately aged for one year in French barrels before being blended to achieve an elegant yet firm style balancing fruit, acidity, oak and tannic backbone. Spicy and full of cassis, tobacco and coffee aromas. Texture and mouthfeel are what this wine is all about; it is plush like velvet carpet. Deep, satisfying flavors of plum, black currant and vanilla lead int...

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Jul-03

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 152 on Apr-04

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 10/31/04

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast

Rating for Italy-Tuscany: 94 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>