The 2007 Tenuta di Trinoro Rosso, Toscana IGT is a quintessential Super Tuscan red wine from Tuscany, Italy. Having overcome the challenges of an extremely dry season, this wine exhibits remarkable intensity, depth, and ripe fruit aromas.
Wine Profile
- Winery: Tenuta di Trinoro (founded by legendary winemaker Andrea Franchetti)
- Region: Tuscany, Italy (Toscana IGT)
- Grape Varieties (2007 Blend): Due to the extremely dry climate that year, the owner allowed Cabernet Franc to dominate the blend, with a proportion of approximately 35%-55% Cabernet Franc, 35%-40% Merlot, 15%-25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4%-5% Petit Verdot (the proportions may vary slightly depending on different wine critics' records and the final barrel aging blend).
- Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13.0%
- Winemaking: Malolactic fermentation is completed in oak barrels, followed by aging in oak barrels for 8 months. The wine is then transferred to cement tanks for further aging, and light clarification is performed before bottling without filtration.
Tasting Note
- Aroma and Appearance: Deep and rich red body; aromas include blackcurrant, blackberry, coffee, leather, licorice, mint, and subtle woody notes.
- Palmistry: Powerful and complex, with firm, mature, and mineral tannins that contrast sharply with the sweetness of the fruit. Even after many years, the palate retains remarkable vitality and structure.
- Drinking Window: Based on expert wine merchants and critics, the optimal drinking window is approximately 2012 to 2029.
Ratings
- Wine Advocate (Monica Larner): 94 points (praise for its outstanding performance despite a dry and challenging growing season).
