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“Made with Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, this is a tight and beautifully enriched Tuscan red. The 2012 Cignale sees fruit in a hot vintage harvested from a cool, high-altitude vineyard site. This combination of extremes makes for fantastic results and produces a fine sense of balance and elegance. The wine is aged in French oak for two years and only 10,000 bottles are made. The finish shows soft fruit with earthy tones of button mushroom and underbrush that remind you of the rustic Chianti Classico countryside.” – Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Jan. 2017

“The 2010 Cignale lives up to the reputation of this great vintage and this storied Tuscan blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. The wine is brimming with dark fruit nuances. Blackberry, plum and purple fruit are in a leading position. The oak tones are evident and I would suggest giving this wine more time to evolve and integrate. It tastes very young now and I’d like to see that toasted spice fold into the ripe fruit flavors. The tannins are still sharp, but they also show enough elasticity to soften with more bottle aging. This is a long-term red from Tuscany.” – Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Jan. 2017

“This opens with aromas of raw red berry, chopped herb and a slight whiff of cellar floor. The tight palate offers raspberry, morello cherry, white pepper and licorice alongside austere but refined tannins. Give this a few more years to fully come together. Drink 2020–2030.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2016

“Red berry, Mediterranean herb and a balsamic note of eucalyptus lead the nose on this polished red. The poised, balanced palate offers wild cherry, cranberry and a touch of exotic spice while smooth tannins and bright acidity provide a glossy framework.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2016

“This is all about red fruit: vibrant, fresh and expressive with elegant, soft tannins. It’s not the most complex wine but it’s not trying to be either. Very easy drinking and enjoyable – a perfect match for mid-week pasta.” – Decanter, Nov. 2016

“Plenty of pretty fruit to this one with hints of citrusy acidity. Light to medium body and bright fruit. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016

“A fresh and fruity red with sliced berries and cherries plus lots of white-pepper character. Medium body, fine tannins and a clean finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Nov. 2016