Expect black cherry, blackcurrant, dried herb, cedar, and refined oak spice with full body and structured tannins. The 2018 Tuscan vintage was good.
- Varietal
- Bordeaux-Sangiovese blend (Valdisanti is typically Sangiovese-dominant with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc)
- Region
- Italy / Tuscany / Chianti Classico zone
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, oak-aged
The producer
Tolaini is a Castelnuovo Berardenga estate founded by Pier Luigi Tolaini, with consulting from Michel Rolland for several years. The estate is known for ambitious Sangiovese-Bordeaux blends. Tenuta S. Giovanni refers to the estate's main property.
What critics say
Tolaini's wines receive consistently solid reviews; Valdisanti is often cited as a strong-value Super Tuscan.
Pairing
Bistecca alla Fiorentina, grilled lamb chops, baked pasta with meat sauce