Enrico Santini

Overview:

Grapes: Sangiovese 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Syrah 10%, Merlot 30% Alcohol: 13.8% Awards: Wine Spectator 91/100, Robert Parker 90/100

Tasting notes: Poggio al Moro Enrico Santini has an intense ruby red color. Spicy with notes of cherries, strawberries, raspberries and black currants on the palate. Elegant and highly concentrated with velvety yet persistent tannins.

90 Points, Robert Parker wine of the day - 28 August 2009
The 2006 Poggio al Moro captures the essence of the warm Tuscan coast in this important vintage. This full-bodied, generous wine flows from the glass with an exciting array of plump dark fruit, licorice and smoke, with outstanding length and tons of style. Lovers of bold Tuscan wines will find much pleasure in this beautifully crafted wine. Poggio al Moro is 30% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Syrah.
Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012.
Enrico Santini continues to turn out impressive wines in the full-bodied generous style that is typical of Bolgheri.
Importer: Vintus LLC, Pleasantville, NJ tel. (914) 769-3000

91 points James Suckling, October 15, 2008. Wine Spectator
"Blackberry, licorice and tarragon aromas follow through to a full body, with round, velvety tannins and a long finish. Soft and gorgeous. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Best after 2010"

90 points, Antonio Galloni, June 2008. Wine Advocate
"The 2006 Poggio al Moro captures the essence of the warm Tuscan coast in this important vintage. This full-bodied, generous wine flows from the glass with an exciting array of plump dark fruit, licorice and smoke, with outstanding length and tons of style. Lovers of bold Tuscan wines will find much pleasure in this beautifully crafted wine. Poggio al Moro is 30% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Syrah. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012."