Sorugo (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) is nothing short of gorgeous with elegant aromas of polished mineral, cherry, chocolate, leather and brooding black fruit. Its soft and textured with a refreshing note of acidity backed by excellent density.
From James Suckling: Loads  of ripe berries and indian spices on the nose here. Full-bodied, with polished and silky tannins, with a long intense finish of blueberries and lightly toasted oak. Stylish.

Pier Luigi Tolaini and his team blend Sangiovese and Merlot to make the 2009 Al Passo. This is a ripe and delicate red that very successfully strives for that difficult equilibrium between power and elegance. Small berry fruit, moist earth and dried violets open the bouquet. The wine is defined by structure with a beautifully feminine and ethereal quality at the back. The two varieties compliment each other beautiful: The 85% Sangiovese gives the wine finesse and the 15% Merlot adds color and a touch of pulpy cherry.

Another Bordeaux-inspired wine, the 2009 Valdisanti represents a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc (in that order of importance). Fruit is sourced from the Tenuta S. Giovanni. On the nose, it shows delicate embroidery of spice, dark fruit and smoked cedar. There’s a dusty mineral dryness to the finish backed by lush layers of red berry fruit and dark chewing tobacco. The mouthfeel is polished and tight, with beautifully integrated tannins.