2011 Tenuta di Trinoro Toscana Rosso
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Here is a very successful interpretation of Trinoro's signature wine style. The 2011 Tenuta di Trinoro is mostly Cabernet Franc (90%) with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot in reduced background roles. This very warm vintage saw no Merlot used in the blend. This wine truly stands out. It is expressive and endowed with an important sense of drama and darkness The fruit comes forth in ripe, chewy and slightly sweet waves of intensity with blackberry preserves, cherry compote, spice and pipe tobacco. The wine shows great density and structure. The tannins are thick and broad in formation.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Probably Andrea Franchetti's favourite among the first six. 100% Cabernet Franc. 12 different pickings. Very hot year. 55-degree days. Very dark crimson. Lovely freshness and lightly herbaceous. But the sweetness compensates. Marked acidity on the end and with a slightly green edge. Glossy and very well balanced. Slightly drying on the end. Needs lots of time. Edgy. (JR)
The 2011 Tenuta di Trinoro is fabulous. Bitter chocolate, espresso, blackberry jam, grilled herbs, violets, mint and cloves are just some of the many notes that resonate off the palate. Unapologetically ripe, viscous and full-bodied to the core, the 2011 somehow manages to also be winderfully complex and nuanced. My impression is that the wine needs at least a few years to lose its considerable baby fat. There is a lot to look forward to here. The 2011 an unusual blend of 85% Cabernet Franc, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot.