Cignale 2009
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Pairs well with roasted or grilled red meats and game dishes.
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Wine & Spirits
Aromas of blackberries and blueberries follow through to a full body with silky tannins and a fruity finish. Harmonious now. A blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2009 Cignale shows a dark, inky color with brooding aromas of dried blackberry, crushed granite, leather and dark spice. Earthy dark flavors of black truffle and crushed pepper are tightly embedded within the wine’s firm texture. It’s approachable now but has the structure for longer aging. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2022.
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Wine Spectator
A mature, accessible red, whose sweet cherry and plum flavors are enhanced by mineral, leather and spice notes. Still has some grip on the finish, which is long and spicy. Drink now through 2020.
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One of the first, experimental harvests (1983) incurred in a not-so-little contretemps when the entire crop was wiped out by wild boars. The silver lining was, the Empsons now had a name for their wine: Cignale, old Tuscan dialect for cinghiale or “wild boar”. Cignale was finally released in 1990, with the 1986 vintage. The wine had spent 2 years in 75% new barriques and 25% used ones; in February 1989, Neil made the final component blend with a small percentage of Sangiovese Grosso, then left the wine in stainless steel until bottling in July 1989, unfiltered. His artist wife, Maria Gemma Empson, designed the labels, which feature a series of six pen and ink drawings depicting Cignale's first, bristly fans.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.