cabernet franc
Scipio 2017, Tenuta Settecieli
The Tenuta Settecieli Toscana Scipio 2017 is exquisitely blended from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Peppery spice on the nose along with blackberry liqueur like fruit and cigar box spice. Fine herbs, minty notes. A big and chewy wine with a lot of tannins. With a juicy palate and tart finish, this wine pairs well with cured meat, beef, lamb, veal and poultry. Pure Cabernet Franc, only made in exceptional years. Only 3750 bottles. 91 point rating.
Toscana Tignanello 2018, Antinori
The Antinori Toscana Tignanello 2018 is a deeply intense ruby red exquisitely blended from a combination of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cab Franc grapes. On the nose, it's remarkably complex with notes of ripe red fruit, black cherries, and sour cherries that merge with sweet hints of vanilla, mint and delicate sensations of white pepper and myrtle. Supple velvety tannins deliver exceptional freshness that gives the wine length, elegance and persistence of flavours. Rich and well-balanced with a long-lasting finish, this wine pairs well with cured meat, beef, lamb, veal and poultry.
Toscana Tignanello 2016, Antinori
Full of harmony with this vintage. Featuring a bright and intense red ruby colour, the Antinori Toscana Tignanello 2016 is exquisitely blended from a combination of Sangiovese with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes. On the nose notes of ripe red fruits with pleasant hints of fresh blackberry and wild berries. Delicate and perfectly integrated aromas of vanilla and dark chocolate with light spice sensations. In the mouth the wine is vibrant with silky refined tannins. Balanced and intense, long complex and persistent finish, this wine pairs well with cured meat, beef, lamb, veal and poultry.
Bolgheri Sassicaia 2017, Tenuta San Guido
The Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2017 expertly blends 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. Chiseled and sharp with blackcurrant, ripe cherry and grilled herbs. The crisp linearity of the wine's tannin backbone is measured by the volume and depth of the fruit flavours. This wine pairs well with grilled meats, game, beef, lamb, hard cheeses, pasta and poultry.
97 points