90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
This comes from one of the oldest wineries in the Montepulciano region. Crunchy red fruits and fine tannins give way to a long finish with woody herbs and subtle minerality. Though it draws on a rich winemaking tradition, the Gracciano Estate is also forward thinking – since 2018, all of its wines have been certified organic.
DECANTER 93 POINTS - "The 2021 expresses the conditions of the vintage with an overall density but remains balanced and agile. In-house enologist, Giuseppe Rigoli explains that a small portion of the grapes were harvested very early for freshness and the remainder brought in by the end of September. He also carried out a slightly shorter maceration of 15 days (compared to 20 in 2020). The wine emerges with hints of vanilla then progresses to mint and violet. Sandy-textured tannins hem in concentrated red berries and grip assertively on the finish. The pristine quality of the fruit shines through and saline nuances persist."
