At 17 years from vintage, expect dried dark cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, dried herb, and integrated oak with softened tannins. The 2008 Tuscan vintage was good.
- Varietal
- Bordeaux-style blend (Picconero is typically Merlot-led with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc — a Right Bank-style Super Tuscan from Tolaini)
- Region
- Italy / Tuscany
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, oak-aged, age-worthy, mature
The producer
Picconero is the flagship Right Bank-style Super Tuscan from Tolaini, sourced from the Montebello vineyard. The Bordeaux-influenced Tolaini estate worked for years with consultant Michel Rolland.
What critics say
Picconero has received consistently strong reviews as one of Tolaini's flagship wines.
Pairing
Slow-roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, hard aged cheeses