“Al Passo” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022

Tolaini | Tuscany
Tolaini Soc. Agr. S.r.l. | S.P. 9 di Pievasciata 28 | IT 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga

29332122 · 0,75 l · 22,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

A circular forest sits enthroned on the highest point of the vineyard, and inside it rests an Etruscan tomb – over 2,500 years old. Al Passo, "at the passage", is what they call this place, from where the view extends as far as the Torre del Mangia in Siena. Here, where past and present meet, the estate's most popular cuvée is created: equal parts Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on the silty-clayey limestone soils of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Double selection, 20 days on the skins, then 14 months in French oak – six of which on the fine lees, which gives the wine its silky texture.

Black cherry, plum, cedar wood and a hint of leather; tannins that carry rather than block. An inexpensive Super Tuscan in the best sense of the word: powerful, but never loud. SUPERIORE.DE

"An easy-drinking blend of equal parts Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the Tolaini 2022 Al Passo is a plump and softly textured red wine that would taste great next to a classic burger and fries. This medium- to full-bodied red is very bright and primary, but it also shows good balance and freshness, which make it perfect for food." Wine Advocate

"Sour cherry, raspberry, almond, sanguine, iron and menthol flavors are the heart of this resonant red, which is beautifully balanced and supple, extending on the vibrant, fruit- and savory-tinged aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"Attractive nose of dark cherries, blackberries, walnuts, cocoa and subtle spices. The palate is compact and well-structured, with a medium to full body and a fine tannin texture, finishing with a lingering and precise focus." James Suckling

"The 2022 Al Passo, the estate's Sangiovese-based blend, is once again terrific. Bold, pliant and generous, the 2022 is impeccably done. Ripe plum, cedar, tobacco, dried herbs and crushed flowers take shape in a wine that marries the richness of the year with a good bit of energy. All the elements are so well balanced." Vinous