R. is a coastal Super Tuscan wine treasured by those who seek a balanced blend with distinct character and excellent drinkability. First produced in the 2008 vintage as a blend of primarily Petit Verdot, Syrah, and Sangiovese, it has been labeled under a variety of names; Il Toro, RomiToro, R.
Toscana (Tuscany)
Spurred Cordon with plant spacing plantation layout 240x75 cm
Manual, grapes are sorted by hand before and after destemming
Fruit is foremost: Marasca cherry meets ripe plum in a gutsy,
full-bodied package. On the palate there is ample fruit,
freshness and quite a bit of body: the tannins are bold but
countered by so much fruit that they attain an almost
mochavanilla sweetness and come across smooth on the
dense, full body. The finish is warming and rounded, a
mouthful of big, fruity exuberance that keeps its mojo for
quite a number of years.
(A. Krebiehl MW)