Under a mountain, Tenuta di Trinoro is an estate with different soils. Some plantings are over twenty-five years old. Having developed large root systems, they now translate the soils’ distinct tastes. After observing certain grapes coming to the winery with different flavors over so many harvests, we decided to bottle three parcels of vineyards separately, under their own labels.
Campo di Tenaglia (100% Cabernet Franc) is a 0.8-hectare vineyard grown on 8 feet of crumbled limestone. The vines grow facing the sunset at 500 meters of altitude. Campo di Tenaglia is produced since 2014 exclusively with grapes from a particle of 0.8 hectares characterized by a land over two meters deep, with coarse sand of crushed limestone.
The vineyard is located on an open slope facing the sunset at an altitude of about 500 meters.
JS, 96 points: Restrained and leafy, with aromas of eucalyptus leaves, licorice and dark fruit. Very elegant, with ripe silky tannins, crisp acidity, a chewy mid-palate and a long, meaty, savory finish.
Falstaff, 96 Pts: Bright ruby red with a brightening rim. Dark fruit on the nose, elderberries, cassis, sugared blackberries, elegant stony notes, black bread crust, graphite. Finely-meshed on the palate, a lot of texture and clear fruit, with stony, currently still young tannins. Good ageing potential!
Vinum 97pts: Cabernet Franc produced from a 0.8-hectare vineyard at 500 meters above sea level: A fireworks display of aromas of black berries and herbs, tar and pepper; well-structured and dense on the palate, but also with powdery tannins, plenty of fruit and balsamic notes on the finish.
