2012 Long Shadows Saggi Proprietary Red
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(14.9% alcohol; 3.51 pH): Good bright red-ruby. Lovely aromatic perfume of cherry, strawbery and licorice. Plush and glyceral, offering superb depth to the flavors of red and darker berries, spices and mint; a real wave of fruit on the palate. Impressively broad, pliant blend with building dusty-but-sweet tannins and outstanding length.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Another candidate for the best vintage to date of a cuvee, the 2012 Saggi is a blend of 59% Sangiovese, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Syrah that comes from fractured basalt and sandy loam soils and spent 18 months in 55% new French oak. It offers perfumed, savory notes of dried flowers, Asian spice, new leather and sweet black cherries to go with a full-bodied, voluptuous, layered and seamless style on the palate. Giving up real Sangiovese character, with the Cabernet and Syrah taking a back seat, it should evolve nicely for 2-3 years and keep for over a decade.
18 months in 55% new French oak. 59% Sangiovese, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah. Slightly gamey nose and light red cherry fruit. White pepper aromas. Fairly crunchy finish – justifies the varieties. (RH)