Il Molino di Grace Gratius 2016

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Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2016

Size
750ML

ABV
14%

Features
Boutique

Green Wine

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

Gratius is the color of deep crimson and has a bouquet that suggests complex notes of ripe black cherries, blackberry jam, chocolate, and tobacco all of which and more is delivered on the palate. It shows richness, complexity and exquisite balance.

Professional Ratings

  • 93
    Black cherry, blackberry, tar and tobacco flavors highlight this beefy red. Dense, assertive tannins guard the finish as an earthy streak plays out. The fruit is buried for now, with a latent sweetness returning on the aftertaste. Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo.
  • 93
    Aromas of red fruit with balsamic and floral notes, following through to a medium-to full-bodied palate with round tannins and a savory finish. Just a hint of chocolate and hazelnut at the end.
  • 92
    A blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino, the Il Molino di Grace 2016 Gratius (made with organic fruit) is a rich and deeply concentrated blend that relies on ripe fruit from a classic vintage and generous oak aging to form both the intensity of the bouquet and the depth of the mouthfeel. After 12 months in new French oak and tonneaux, the dark cherry and blackcurrant notes yield to spice, toast and tar. This is a no-brainer steak wine.

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Il Molino di Grace

Il Molino di Grace

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Il Molino di Grace, Italy
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The winery is named after a 19th century historic windmill located on the property near the cantina. However, the viticultural history of the property is much older–the vineyards at Il Molino di Grace have been fruitful for over 350 years. When Frank Grace first purchased the property in 1995, there was no winery: all the grapes were sold to local producers. Using the site of a ruined barn, Grace, together with winery manager Gerhard Hirmer, designed and built a state of the art winery. The winery opened its doors in 1999 and today, all of our wines are estate produced and bottled using organic materials and sustainable practices in both the vineyard and cantina.

At Il Molino di Grace, we strive to produce elegant wines that are an expression of terroir through the Sangiovese grape coupled with a careful use of oak for aging the wine.

The philosophy of utilizing a sustainable approach to wine making is a critical component of our approach at Il Molino di Grace. Vineyards have existed on the property for over 350 years. There is an ancient Etruscan path that winds its way through the vineyards – and the winery itself is named after a local historic landmark, "the windmill" located on the property near the cantina. The history of the property is an essential component of the present and future of Il Molino di Grace.

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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.

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