Tenuta Le Calcinaie Teodoro 2018 750ml - Bottle Shop of Spring Lake
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Tenuta Le Calcinaie Teodoro 2018 750ml
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Tenuta Le Calcinaie Teodoro 2018

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One of our favorite humans on the entire planet is Tuscan estate owner Simone Santini. Nestled in the hills of Colli Senesi very close to the famous town of San Gimignano, Simone has been farming with organic methods since 1995, long before it became trendy to be 'natural'.  Teodoro is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Chianti in Tuscany, so it may be referred to as a Super Tuscan. Look for a deep, thick, dark purple color with intense aromas of currant, blackberry, caramel, grilled herbs and tobacco. Juicy red fruits dominate the palate with opulent, silky tannins, admirable purity and length. Serve with pesto ravioli, pasta pomodoro, artisan pizza, cured meats, meat pâté and cheeses.

Teodoro is made of 75% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from the 0.6 hectare vineyard’s oldest vines planted in 1973. The predominantly reddish soil originates from the bottom of a lake, intermixing with Travertine marble starting at one meter underground with a southwest exposure at 250 meters above sea level.
Simone does 7 to 8 days of maceration in stainless-steel tanks, followed by maturation in 25hl casks for 24 months. Only 250 cases produced annually.

Le Calcinaie is composed of 30 acres covered with vines with perfect exposure, beautifully tended, and olive trees. “Tenuta le Calcinaie is a breakout winery in this report. Their wines performed beautifully. I look forward to tasting more from this small estate in the future.” –Wine Advocate

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The 2018 Teodoro, a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, is a wine of tremendous substance and power. Cabernet aromatics are beguiling, but it is the wine's balance that ultimately carries the day. Dried herbs, licorice, leather and earthy undertones complement a core of dark red fruit beautifully.

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