Red Tuscany

A Bordeaux-style wine in Tuscany, currently 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 25% Sangiovese, the Bolgheri Superiore 1998 is hailed among the best in Bolgheri. With notes of juicy blackcurrant, cedar wood and wild forest strawberries, mixed with delicate nuanced of rosemary and pepper. Beautifully balanced and harmonic, with a silky soft and complex structure. Pair well wtih beef and venison.

Deep and dense, with shining purple reflexes, the Toscana Olmaia 1998, Tenuta Col D’Orcia is blended with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. It reveals notes of blackberries, raspberries, blueberry, and black licorice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a perfect balance between fruitiness and tannins. Toscana Olmaia 1998 is a perfect accompaniment to red meats, game and mature cheeses.

Toscana Solaia 1999 features a dark color with intense aromas of blackberries and fresh herbs, such as basil, with a hint of eucalyptus. Full-bodied, with extremely well-polished tannins and a long, long finish. A tight and racy young wine that needs time to come into its own. Beef stews, braised dishes and casseroles, is best served with this wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese.  Best after 2005. 91 point rating.

Featuring a dark ruby color, the Toscana Solaia, Antinori 1997 has extremely ripe raisin and spice aromas. Full-bodied and very chewy, with loads of polished tannins and a long, long finish. Pairs well with Beef and Venison.  A Cabernet Sauvignon blend which also contains Sangiovese and a dash of Cabernet Franc. 7000 cases made. "The best wine from the best vintage ever in Tuscany." W.S. Cellar Selection. 93 point rating.

Featuring a deep ruby color with brownish hues, the Brunello Tenuta Nuova 2003 caresses the palate with plenty of silky-textured dark red cherries, plums, smoke, earthiness and sweet toasted oak. This polished modern-styled wine offers superb balance in a rich, weighty style that will find many admirers. The tannins are remarkably well-integrated, which is quite a feat in this vintage. To be sure, there isn't much of what is called varietal character here but by any definition this is a beautiful wine on an absolute level. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019. 91 point rating.

Brunello Tenuta Nuova 2001 is considered the best Tenuta Nuova ever. This 97-point wine shows a mind-blowing intensity of blackberry, chocolate, and lightly toasted oak. But it's the texture that really impresses, caressing the palate with ripe, flavorful fruit and velvety tannins. Suggested food pairings are beef and venison. Wine of the Year 2006. 94 point rating.

With a bright ruby-garnet color, the Bolgheri Sassicaia 1996 is a blend of Cabernet Franc – Cabernet Sauvignon and is well-structured with plenty of blackberry and dried herb character.  The intense blackberry and cassis aromas, offset by notes of smoke and spice, are confirmed on a palate of lush concentration underscored by firm, ripe tannins carrying into a long, elegant finish. Pairs well with beef and venison.  

With dark ruby garnet and purple reflections, the Bolgheri Ornellaia 2001 is Incredible class, with ultrafine tannins and layers of currants, berries and lightly toasted oak. Full-bodied, yet in harmony and beauty. Beautifully sculptured and excellent length this wine goes well with rib-eye steak, Pauillac lamb and grilled steak with au poivre sauce. 93 point rating.

Expertly blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, the Bolgheri Guado Tasso 1997 displays a dark ruby color with loads of grape, berry, mineral and violet aromas. Full-bodied, with loads of blackberry and cherry character, fine tannins and a medium finish.  This gorgeous wine pairs well with beef and venison.  8000 cases made. 96 point rating.

Very sophisticated and reserved, the Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon blend displays deep ruby-garnet in colour with purple reflections. A cool and sleek Tuscan red, with tarragon and fresh sage aromas, blackberry and cherry undertones. Full-bodied, with a wonderfully silky palate of fine tannins and a long, fruity finish. Great with meat cuisines. 93 point rating.