Toskana Ikonen Paket Jahrgang 2016

RP 98 | Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
2016 Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia

„The bouquet reveals beautiful savory tones with an almost ferrous edge, gaining complexity with elegant citrus accents of bergamot and blood orange that give the wine added articulation. The palate is defined by a delicate touch of fruit sweetness followed by lasting freshness, delivering both poise and power. Produced in a classic, structured vintage on the estate's coastal Bolgheri vineyards, this is unquestionably an epic wine."

— Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

RP 98+ | Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
2016 San Giusto a Rentennano Percarlo

„The iconic San Giusto a Rentennano 2016 Percarlo is a gorgeous expression, opening slowly to reveal black fruit, blue flowers, lilac, honey, potting soil and a touch of fragrant porcino mushroom. These are stunning results, with a soft and contoured mouthfeel followed by elegant tannins, balanced acidity and a long finish that wraps over the palate with silky intensity. In a sense, Percarlo transcends Sangiovese. Not only does it deliver the classic characteristics of the variety, it does so with a touch of magic, transforming the grape into an ethereal and soulful expression of Tuscany."

— Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

RP 100 | Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
2016 Masseto

„The 2016 Masseto is a thunderstorm of emotions, but it manages to keep them under perfect control. Like the 2015 Masseto before it, this vintage is a seamless wine of the highest pedigree. The first thing you'll notice is the thickness and concentration of the fruit that makes an immediate impact on all the senses, in terms of appearance, aroma and mouthfeel. There is no overstating the sheer power and richness of this iconic vintage of Italy's groundbreaking Merlot. Despite that considerable mass, this Masseto remains delicate and graceful. You gain better perspective as the wine opens in the glass and reveals deeper layers: dark fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and black cherry. There is great tightness and laser focus to the fruit."

— Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

RP 99 | Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
2016 Tenuta di Biserno Lodovico

„The 2016 Lodovico is an exceptional expression with enormous depth and a contemporary taste profile that weighs concentration and power against the careful precision of the varieties used in the blend. The results are sharp and focused, allowing for detailed renditions of blackberry and plum followed by elegance, spice, toast and chocolate. The tannins are sweet and carefully integrated within the rich fiber of the wine. Tenuta di Biserno has found its stride."

— Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

RP 98 | Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
2016 Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore

„The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a wine of extreme complexity and precision. It offers monumental depth with profound layers of black fruit, coffee, licorice and baking chocolate. This Ornellaia delivers glossy shine and a polished texture that segues to important richness, concentration and textural fiber. It wraps thickly over the palate, imparting waves of sweet dark fruit and dark spice that linger for many long minutes. This beautiful wine is hitting the market now, but collectors will want to put it straight into their cellars for safekeeping."

— Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

RP 96 | Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
2016 Monteverro

„Monteverro always delivers excellent results, and this is more true than ever in this balanced and classic vintage. The 2016 Monteverro is a beautifully executed rendition based on a classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The bouquet is rich and multidimensional with dark fruit, plum cake, sweet tobacco and sweet baking spice. It is tight and well-assembled, with lasting intensity, yet its power is ultimately reined in by an elegant personality."

— Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate