Tenuta di Arceno "Valadorna" di Arcanum Toscana Rosso 2017

$79.99

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Alcohol: 14%

Grape(s): 60% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot

Localization: Tuscany, Italy

Tasting Notes: The first impression of the nose is earthy, with notes of cypress, vanilla bean, and spice. Deep fruit flavors of black cherries, plums, and blueberries are followed by pleasant hints of chocolate and dried rose petals. The tannins on the palate are chewy and accompanied by lively acidity, contributing to a long finish dominated by dried figs and licorice flavors. 

The Domain: Tenuta di Arceno is an ancient Tuscan estate with a diverse portfolio of the highest quality wines across two classification levels – three wines centered on the native Sangiovese grape in the Chianti Classico DOCG collection; and three wines celebrating the estate’s international varieties under the Toscana IGT designation. The estate is situated at the southernmost-edge of Chianti Classico in the butterfly-shaped commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, closest in proximity to Siena and rightfully referred to as ‘the most Senese Chianti Classico. It’s home to other world-renowned producers and stylistically distinct from counterparts to the north.

The estate is 1,000 total hectares (2,500 acres) of which 90 hectares (220 acres) are planted to vines – the remaining land is preserved for native vegetation including 50 hectares (125 acres) of olive orchards. Separated into 63 distinct vineyard blocks, the vineyards are planted to 50% Sangiovese and 50% international varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The ancient walled town of San Gusmè, provides a breathtaking backdrop for the vineyards of Tenuta di Arceno.