2610, 2011
Cantina Tollo Listed In Wine & Spirits As Top Co-Op
CANTINA TOLLO "Located in Central Italy's Abruzzo region, Cantina Tollo is a first-level co-op, where the farmers are also the owners of the company. It was founded in 1960 [...]
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Bright ruby color with aromas of fruit and oak. In the mouth it is soft and harmonious with cherry and plum flavors and a subtle oak finish. - Intense color, complex aroma of red fruits (plum and black currant), hints of tobacco and leather. Elegant with ripe tannins but very obvious characteristic of the soil from which it derives.
- Despite being a pure Sangiovese, this wine combines the longevity of the vine to its ready drinkability at a young age due to the cultivation of this noble grape variety on a ground which gives a looser more soft and silky tannins. The fruity, full of red berries, makes it suitable for prompt consumption.
- This wonderful everyday Chianti is made entirely from the Sangiovese grape. It is an easy drinking wine with lovely notes deep cherries with a hint of almond on the nose. A core of ripe fruit flavors, lots of pretty bright berry, floral and violet aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with some fine tannins and a refreshing finish.
- ‘Ardente’ is of a deep, ruby red color with purple hues. It has a sharp, intensely fruity aroma, with pleasant hints of red pepper and liquorice.
- This is a fresh fruity well balanced wine. It is spicy and displays classic characteristic Chianti.
- Dark ruby in the glass with an intense aroma of freshly ground pepper and ripe blackberry; tones of flint, dark tobacco, myrtle, graphite and rosewood. On tasting - a warm, robust structure thanks to the alliance of tannins and alcohol, then slowly releasing notes of chocolate.
- The wine is rich and powerful in the mouth, and gives you a feel of density yet isn't burdened with excessive alcohol or tannins. The flavors on your palate bring back memories of autumn afternoons in Tuscany, warm, earthy, fine leather, dried herbs, dried flowers, grilling meat. There is no "dab" of Merlot to sweeten up the flavors, just ripe, plumy Sangiovese.
- Notes of tobacco, licorice, cedar and red fruit on a medium bodied frame with notable detail and nuance in expression makes this a wonderfully superb wine. Laced with the hints of violets, plums and cherries this wine is extraordinarily rich, soft and well balanced. It is both lively and rich, with a peppery, spicy energy on the finish. Voluptuous, bold and robust. This wine walks a fine line between balanced elegance and super ripeness. A must with roasted wild game and meats; it is the perfect wine for rich cheeses and foods.
- Dried berries and flowers on the nose follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and a fresh finish - outstanding. Give it a year or two to come together.
- This blend of Sangiovese and merlot comes from the famous and fertile land Feren'ca Mate vineyard. It is extremely aromatic and spicy, subtly releases notes of ripe fruit, anise and fresh rosemary. With a full and well built body, is silky on the palate, shows great structure and complexity .
- Mid ruby with orange tinges. Earthy cherry with hints of spice. Complex palate of sour cherry and notes of dried fruit with lovely tanginess and chewy tannins on the finish.
- Round and fleshy, offering raspberry, cherry and spice flavors, this red is firm and focused, with moderate tannins and acidity driving the spice- and savory-filled finish.
- This is an interesting Morellino with a brambly quality and fresh aromas of forest berry and a hint of wild mushroom, porcino or white truffle. There’s also a very distinct mineral backbone here that gives the wine dimension and staying power.
- Ruby Red with aromas of violets and vanilla follow through to a full-bodied palate, with soft tannins and a long, flavorful finish. This shows the freshness and vibrancy of this exceptional wine.
- Lively ruby red accompanied by a warm fragrance of mature red fruits. The taste is quite pleasant, persistent and soft.
- Amber in color, with a honey, liquorice and tobacco nose. Complex palate with notes of coffee, honey and sultanas.
- Intense ruby red color with fine nose of blackberries and blackcurrant notes, balsamic and spicy hints. The wine display excellent acid structure, well balanced, elegant tannins. The impact in the mouth is velvety and persistent.
- Brilliant ruby red with a fresh fruity and flowery bouquet. Clean to the palate with fragrant sensations of ripe red fruit, violet and rose. Elegant and young, delicate in length and extremely drinkable
- Deep ruby red. On the nose you immediately have roasted coffee and spice aromas in harmony with subtle hints of black cherry and strawberry. As it opens the bouquet intensifies. In the mouth you are delighted with the return of the aromas and will taste a broad spectrum of tannins and minerals.
- The color is delicate pink. The nose is fresh with hints of scented flowers ( geranium, pansy, peppermint) and citrus fruit appeal ( cedar, raspberry ). On the palate, the wine delivers lovely and sweet notes of cherries and strawberries. The freshness given by the right acidity stimulates the palate. The finish is clean and persistent.