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Tenuta di Trinoro, Rosso 2007
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The estate’s Grand Vin, the 2007 Tenuta di Trinoro, is shaping up to be one of the vintage’s finest successes. A dark, richly-textured wine, the 2007 Tenuta boasts a seamless core of ripe fruit that flows onto the palate in a stunning expression of sheer elegance. This super-ripe, explosive wine offers spectacular density and richness in a full-bodied, immensely rewarding style. Hints of new leather, spices, grilled herbs and minerals linger on the sublime close. In 2007 Tenuta di Trinoro is 35% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation in oak (which was long that year), where it spent 8 months prior to finishing its aging in cement. The shorter oak-aging regime Franchetti has employed over the last few years seems to be resulting in more elegant and deeply expressive wines than was the case in the past. The 2007 Tenuta was lightly fined but not filtered prior to being bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2027. Andrea Franchetti’s Tenuta di Trinoro is located in Sarteano, one of the most remote corners of Tuscany. Franchetti crafts his top wine, also called Tenuta di Trinoro, from densely planted vineyards cropped to minuscule yields. In the cellar, the selection is equally stringent, with only the finest barrels making it into the ‘Grand Vin.’ Tenuta di Trinoro remains one of the most iconic wines being made in Tuscany today. Unfortunately I don’t get a chance to taste the Tenuta as much as I used to as its price has become prohibitive. I can’t argue with what Franchetti puts in the bottle, however, as these are spectacular wines. Fortunately, in recent years Franchetti has introduced a second wine, Le Cupole di Trinoro, which in its finest vintages delivers incredible quality for the money. Importer: T. Edward Wines, Ltd., New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1504
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose is slightly closed revealing a moderate intensity of black cherry, black pepper, tea leaves and dried rose petal aromas plus a whiff of balsamic. Full bodied and crisp in the mouth, a medium to medium-firm level of fine grained tannins lend enough texture to support the richness. It has a long savory finish.
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The 2007 Tenuta di Trinoro delivers impressive results despite the challenging, drought-driven growing season. Andrea Franchetti remembers walking through the vineyards and hearing the crackling sound of leaves as they disintegrated in the dry weather. Under those conditions, it's not hard to imagine the dark berry concentration, textural density and general ripeness on display in this wine. This edition sees Cabernet Franc in the driver's seat (at 55% of the blend) because, as Franchetti puts it, "Cabernet Franc ripens on a sweet side, not a sour side." The wine is fleshy, opulent and packed tight with blackberry preserves, cherry compote, spice, leather and grilled herb. The tannins are dry and polished, but they make a great contrast against the sweetness of the wine's berry flavors.
About the Producer
Tenuta di Trinoro is located in the Tuscany wine region of Italy. The Val d'Orcia is located between the mountains south of Siena and Mount Amiata, much like a huge bowl of green earth, the winds circling in the valley shield the area from rain And the attack of bad weather is conducive to the production of unique wines. Winemaker Andrea Franchetti of Black Swan Winery has spent many years researching the soil characteristics and terroir of the region, and is committed to producing high-quality wines that perfectly reflect the unique terroir of the wine grapes. wine. The vineyards of Black Swan Winery are between 450 meters and 600 meters above sea level. They are built on mountains, on the southwest slope of the Orcia Valley, with plenty of sunlight and a dry climate. The soils of the vineyards are mainly composed of deep gravel soils, calcareous clays and fluvial sedimentary soils. The main grape varieties grown in the garden are Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Semillon and Petit. Verdot) et al. According to different altitudes and soil characteristics, the winery grows the most suitable grape varieties and strictly manages them. The classic wine of Black Swan Winery, Tenuta di Trinoro blended wine, has slight differences due to the different grape harvest years, from which you can taste the weather of the Orcia Valley. In addition, the winery also produces a series of wines such as Palazzi, Magnacosta and Le Cupole, which are very popular among consumers. Among them, Le Cupole is made from high-quality grapes that have been harvested 36 times, and the style is very unique.
