Podere Monastero "Campanaio" IGT Toscana 2021 (JS 92)

James Suckling 92 points.

A rich blend of fresh blackcurrants and blackberries on the nose, over an underlay of lightly polished oak. Medium- to full-bodied with super-clean fruit and fine, lightly firm tannins. Good length. 50% cabernet sauvignon and 50% merlot. Drinkable now, but will improve with another year in bottle. March 2023.

WINERY NOTE:

Made from equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Campanaio is the result of meticulous attention starting with the selection of the plants themselves. Alessandro Cellai (chief winemaker at Castellare di Castellina and Rocca di Frassinello) began by searching for superior rootstocks and clones and quickly found a passion. His painstaking efforts have resulted in a wine of considerable personality, one that fully shows the characteristics of the international favorites without disguising the unique aspects of the local terroir. This wine is intense ruby red with enticing aromas of black currants, plums, and tobacco. This richly textured wine is well structured, with velvety tannins, and a long elegant finish. Total prduction 3100 bottles.