Description
WINEMAKER’S NOTES:
Youthful, rich dark fruit, berry and cassis aromas meld with notable French oak spice. On the palate, Valdisanti is full-bodied with deep but reserved fruit flavors framed by rich oak. The excellent balance of fruit intensity with fine tannins indicates a cellar worthy wine.
Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc
Note: Some sediment may occur in the bottom of the bottle as the wine is not filtered.
TASTING NOTES:
The 2022 Valdisanti (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) is another terrific wine in this range from Tolaini. Bright and explosive in the glass, with superb fruit purity, the 2022 is seriously impressive. Soaring floral and savory notes from the Cabernets play off a core of dark-fleshed fruit. Terrific.
– Decanter, 95 pts.
A rich and silky wine made from cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Black cherries, currants and warm spices on the nose. The palate has a burst of fresh red fruit and fresh acidity followed by long, fine tannins. A pretty and well-structured wine. Medium- to full-bodied. Drink or hold.
– James Suckling, 94 pts.
The Tolaini 2022 Valdisanti is a blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine shows some extraction and plenty of lasting richness. The character of the grapes appears with clarity, offering cassis, grilled rosemary, crushed slate and toasted spice. Like the other wines from this vintage, you can count on soft texture and richness. This release of 75,000 bottles is fermented and aged in French oak for 20 months.
– Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 94 pts.
Black currant and blackberry flavors are aligned with toasty oak and iron notes in this vivid red. There are dense, assertive tannins underlying everything, leaving a strong grip on the lengthy finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2028 through 2040.
– Wine Spectator, 93 pts.
The aromas start with charred red peppers and blackberry while chrushed slate comes into play after the wine swirls in the glass. Berry compote mixed with red cherries show on the palate framed with damp earth and brown mushroom. Dusted fine tannins create nice structure and bright acidity brings the wine into balance.
– Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts.
