“Anagallis” Rosso Toscana IGT 2019

Tenuta di Lilliano | Tuscany
Tenuta di Lilliano | Loc. Lilliano 8 | IT 53011 Castellina in Chianti

29272419 · 0,75 l · 44,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Anagallis arvensis – is the correct botanical name for the small, inconspicuous flower with bright orange petals that grows between the rows of vines in the vineyard plots around Lilliano. When the Ruspoli family decided to give their Bordeaux-inspired cuvée a name, they chose this humble wildflower – a symbol of its roots in the terroir, even though the grape varieties themselves originate from France. While Chianti Classico embodies the soul of Lillliano, Anagallis represents the Tuscan courage to embrace modernity that revolutionised the wine world in the 1970s and 1980s: international varieties on Tuscan soil, vinified with respect for origin and craftsmanship. The blend of 50 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 per cent Merlot and ten per cent Petit Verdot comes from the Tenuta's best plots, selectively harvested by hand and fermented separately in small stainless steel tanks. Each grape variety undergoes its own cycle before being transferred to French barriques after malolactic fermentation, where it matures for 14 months – not in new barrels, but in used ones, which give the wine structure without dominating it.

Deep, almost impenetrable ruby red in the glass with violet reflections. The nose literally explodes with aromas of dark berries – blackberry, blackcurrant, blackcurrant and cassis – meet notes of tobacco, cedar wood and spices, typical of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Subtle smoky hints bear witness to the barrique maturation without being overpowering. An impressive structure unfolds on the palate: powerful and concentrated, with lively, reactive tannins that are countered by a refreshing acidity. The final is long, persistent and characterised by dark fruit – a wine that shows that international grape varieties do not have to be foreign bodies in Tuscany, but rather ambassadors of a terroir that is strong enough to leave its mark on them. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich ruby red with a slightly brightening rim. Rich blackberries and ripe sour cherries on the nose, forest floor in the background. Powerful but well-integrated tannins on the palate, juicy, with lots of red fruit and a long finish." Falstaff

"This is a very pleasant blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Petit Verdot with lovely raspberry, blackcurrant and floral notes. Medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins that firm up the finish a little." James Suckling

"This is a bold red wine that immediately stands out in the context of the mostly Sangiovese-based wines produced in this central part of Tuscany. The Tenuta di Lilliano 2019 Anagallis is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, aged in new, second and third barriques. The wine offers dense layers of dark fruits, blackberries and sweet oak spices with a full-bodied texture. Production is limited to 5,000 bottles." Wine Advocate