Cignale 2019

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The story of this Super Tuscan began when its first vintage was entirely wiped out by wild boars - hence the name Cignale, which is Tuscan dialect for wild boar. The vineyards were planted in 1981 in Greve in Chianti at 425-500 meters above sea level. The soil here is abundant in nitrogen, a key element to the wines structure, and the yield is an uneconomic 0.4 tonne per hectare. A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Merlot, packed with powerful concentrated fruit. A perfect wine to complement rich meat and game dishes (wild boar of course) or Chianina Bistecca. Cellar life is 15-20 yearsThe 2019 Cignale is a richly concentrated blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon complemented with 10% Merlot that ages in French oak for 18 months. This wine offers plenty of black fruit, blackberry, soft spice and tobacco. The wine's flavor profile shows the pretty intensity and balance that this vintage is known for. This is a 10,000-bottle production. 95 points, Monica Larner - Wine Advocate. Show more