A prominent mineral component moves aside after a few minutes to reveal the true treasures of this Sangiovese-Canaiolo blend. Those include the wine’s gorgeous renderings of small forest fruit, Spanish cedar, cigar box and rum cake. Breathtaking in evolution and intensity.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
This vineyard-designated expression of Testamatta offers beautiful elegance and sophistication that shows restraint at first, but slowly builds aromatic intensity and momentum. It’s a tight, compact wine, with an extremely bright point of cherry and spice on the long, fresh finish.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)
Testamatta is an iconic Italian wine that opens with deep concentration and richness backed by luscious fruit and sophisticated spice. The 2009 vintage is especially successful in the mouth, where it shows impressive smoothness, freshness and persistence.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)
This is a special expression of Sangiovese (and a small amount of Cannaiolo) with a pure, luminous quality aided by subtle aromas of forest berry, white licorice, cola and pressed lavender. It’s an elegant wine from start to finish.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Grilli del Testamatta is an elegant expression of Sangiovese that delivers blue flowers, bright fruit tones and touches of leather and spice. The wine is linear and long, fueled by fresh acidity.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)
This expression of Ansonica from coastal Tuscany (from cult winery Testamatta) shows impressive smoothness and silkiness with flavors of citrus, stone fruit, melon and white almond. Pair this wine with baked fish.
— M.L.
(3/1/2012)
Here’s a thick, more intense expression of Ansonica that delivers aromas of pine nut, resin, stone fruit and candied apricot. The creamy mouthfeel would stand up to shellfish or white meat.
— M.L.
(3/1/2012)
Aged only in stainless steel to keep the fruit lively and fresh, this value wine delivers white cherry, raspberry and almond skin. It’s crisp and fresh on the close.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)