Tenuta Di Arceno

Region: Italy, Tuscany

Grape variety: Sangiovese (85%) & Merlot (15%)

Tasting notes: Black cherry, orange peel, and subtle notes of cedar, are supported with spice notes of white pepper with hints of mint and liquorice.

Region: Italy, Tuscany
Grape variety: Sangiovese (90%) & Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)

Tasting notes: Impenetrable in colour, emerging from the purplish reflexes are scents of black plums, blackberries, wild myrtle, cinnamon, juniper berries and green peppers. In the background the light opalescence given by resting on both large and fine lees makes it more attractive and will protect it over time. Full bodied, velvety tannins and an incredibly radiant, essential finale, definitive and progressive.

Awards
Gambero Rosso 2022 - Tre Bicchieri
James Suckling 2021 - 93 points - 'Lots of blueberry and black-cherry aromas. Medium-bodied with round, ripe tannins that have a tight texture. Firm and intense. Drink or hold.'

Region: Italy
Grape variety: Merlot (43%), Cabernet Franc (32%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) & Petit Verdot (5%)

Tasting notes: The nose exudes black cherries, wild honey, and sweet mint. This full-bodied wine immediately envelopes the palate, framed and defined by an intense minerality. Flavours of dark plums, sweet roses are enhanced by notes of black pepper and exotic spice. The finish is vibrant and uplifting, with bright acid and a hint of cedary oak.

Award: 93 Points - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2022

Region: Italy, Tuscany
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot

Tasting notes: Dark plum aromas and flavours which are displayed in a ripe and juicy profile. Notes of morello cherries, fleshy mission figs and hints of brown sugar are framed with earthy impressions of iron and graphite.
Expressive aromas of ripe black cherry, vanilla bean and toasted nuts are prominent on the nose. At first taste, the supple and approachable tannins from the Merlot provide a full mouthfeel. The core is warm and smooth, balanced by notes of ripe plums and chocolate-covered cherries. Cabernet Franc in the blend uplifts the palate with cedar and fresh mint. This well-rounded, dynamic wine can be enjoyed for years to come.

Region: Italy, Tuscany
Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc

Background: Arcanum is sourced primarily from the Apparita and Belvedere blocks of Cabernet Franc. With superb exposure and sandy clay soils, each year these blocks shine to produce the finest expression of the variety, and the leading wine of the estate.

Tasting Notes: The dark and intense fruit aromas jump out of the glass with ripe plums, blackberries on the vine, and tones of sweet mint. The mouthfeel is full, balanced by gentle acids and rich tannins. Flavours are reminiscent of dark chocolate covered cherries and spicy black pepper. The long finish shows cigar box and cedar spice. A vintage that will age well into the next decade.

Food Pairing: Dishes that pair well with this red wine contain beef, lamb, veal poultry and cured meats.

Awards:
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2019 - 97 Points: 'It would be impossible to exaggerate the grandeur and majesty of the overachieving 2015 Arcanum... The wine achieves beautiful balance, yet it remains intense and powerful all the while.'

Region: Italy, Tuscany
Grape Variety: Sangiovese

Tasting Notes: This wine has aromas of mushrooms, hints of truffle, Boysenberry fruit and honeysuckle floral tones. The Palate is dominated by minerality and bright acidity, with flavours of cherry and white chocolate. The long spicy finish is dominated by cloves, toast and a lingering cinnamon orange peel nuance.

Food Pairing: This wine pairs beautifully with roasted meats, pasta with rich sauces and ages cheeses.