This Petit Verdot delivers blackberry, cherry and cassis flavors, followed by rum cake, leather and tobacco shadings. Firm tannins and bright acids give this wine aging potential. Peter Warren Selections & Planet Wine.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
Made by the energetic and totally enthused Lorenzo Zonin, this beautiful wine shows all the potential and charisma of this young, passionate winemaker. A pure expression of Petit Verdot, the wine is inky black with determined aromas of blackberry, plum, exotic spice and leather. It feels warm, thick and firm on the long finish.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Beautiful on the inside and out, this handsome bottle delivers a powerful 50-50 blend of Syrah and Petit Verdot from Tuscany with aromas of black fruit, spice, mesquite wood and natural rubber. It offers dense extraction, smooth tannins and loads of fresh fruit on the finish. Made by young and up-and-coming vintner Lorenzo Zonin.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
Chalky and dry on the nose, with notes of mineral and forest berry, this Sangiovese-based wine would make a perfect companion to Mediterranean dishes, meat appetizers or pastas in rich, creamy sauces. Peter Warren Selections & Planet Wine.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
Based on Sangiovese, with 10% Petit Verdot, this wine shows bright berry flavors, followed by rosemary and spice notes. The fruit is clean and lively. The finish shows firm but polished tannins. Peter Warren Selections & Planet Wine.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
This Sangiovese-based wine offers aromas of forest berry, cherry, red rose and rusty earth. The fresh acidity makes for a bright mouthfeel. Peter Warren Selections & Planet Wine.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
Amaranto is a youthful expression of Sangiovese with loads of fresh fruit, almond and sweet shadings of exotic spice. What really helps this wine stand apart is the easy and fresh nature of its mouthfeel. It delivers power without overt muscle or heaviness. It’s an easy-drinking wine for everyday occasions.
— M.L.
(3/1/2010)
Approachable and fresh, this is a wine to pair with seafood salad or grilled tuna. It offers pretty fragrances of stone fruit, citrus and honey. Peter Warren Selections & Planet Wine.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)