Tasting Notes
Antonio Galloni 95
The 2013 Toscana Sangiovese is the first wine Gianfranco Soldera made after a disgruntled former employee nearly destroyed all of the 2007s-2012s. An infant wine, the 2013 is seriously impressive from the very first taste. It offers up a dazzling interplay of Sangiovese fruit, rose petals, lavender, kirsch, hard candy and spice. Powerful yet elegant in the glass, with explosive energy, the 2013 is a marvel to behold.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2043
Neal Martin 95
The 2013 Toscana Sangiovese is quite high-toned on the nose with plush red cherries, kirsch and crushed strawberry, though as it opens, this Tuscan adopts more Burgundian traits. The palate is quite sweet and candied with plenty of kirsch, though overall it has exquisite balance and a sense of tension towards the simmering finish. Maybe give it another year?
