2016 Tolaini Al Passo

2016 Tolaini Al Passo

2016 Tolaini Al Passo Black currant fruit signals this supple red, focused by refined tannins and bright acidity. Cedar, iron and tobacco notes add depth as this winds down on the long finish. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2027. WS
The palate has a backbone of Sangiovese, a roundness of Merlot and enhanced body from the Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit purity and varietal signatures are testament to the meticulous care given to the vines.

These are some of the greatest wines coming out of Tuscany. They offer tremendous value for money and they are hugely popular wine lovers. Todays wine has scored 90+pts for fifteen years and combined with todays price is a definite case buy! The wine drinks like a $60 plus Super Tuscan and can be has at $23.99. 2016 is one of Tuscans greatest vintages. Parker’s Wine Advocate gave the vintage 97pts. The highest they have rated a vintage in 25 years.  Galloni hails 2016 Chianti Classico as a modern day benchmark.

Robert Parker comments: “Tolaini is on a tear, making some of the best wines representing the warmer Castelnuovo Berardenga subzone of Chianti Classico.” Tuscany meets Bordeaux in this Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot blend by founder and visionary of the Tolaini Estate, Pierluigi Tolaini. The estate is located in Chianti Classico’s southernmost commune, Castelnuovo Berardenga, an area known for delivering wines of such power that it has been compared to the Medoc’s most acclaimed appellation, Pauillac. The 2016 Tolaini Al Passo is quite simply a great bottle of wine at any price, superbly rich and concentrated, velvety smooth on the palate with a long silky finish. A definite case buy, lovers of Bordeaux and Napa Cabs, you will flip for this wine.