Tolaini Al Passo Toscana: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Tolaini Al Passo Toscana is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Red Blend, in Italy, by Tolaini. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black cherry, plum, tobacco, sweet spice and pairs well with Steak, braised meats and hard cheeses.
Michael's take
“Ripe red cherry, forest floor, subtle tobacco leaf, and structured, vibrant Tuscan Sangiovese-Cabernet blend elegance.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Red Blend
- Country
- Italy
- Producer
- Tolaini
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Tolaini Al Passo Toscana
- Steak
- braised meats
- hard cheeses
- rich pasta
When to open it
- Dinner party
- impress-the-guests
Where to buy Tolaini Al Passo Toscana
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Tolaini Al Passo Toscana taste like?
Tolaini Al Passo Toscana is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black cherry, plum, tobacco, sweet spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Ripe red cherry, forest floor, subtle tobacco leaf, and structured, vibrant Tuscan Sangiovese-Cabernet blend elegance.
What food goes with Tolaini Al Passo Toscana?
Michael pairs Tolaini Al Passo Toscana with Steak, braised meats, hard cheeses and rich pasta. It works best for Dinner party and impress-the-guests.
How much does Tolaini Al Passo Toscana cost?
Tolaini Al Passo Toscana falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Red Blend Michael has poured
- Aia Vecchia Lagone$$ · $15–25
- Argiano Non Confunditur$$ · $15–25
- Batzella Digia$$ · $15–25
- Caiarossa IGT Toscana$$$$ · $50+
- Casa Santos Lima Red Blend$ · under $15
- Il Palagio Roxanne Toscana Rosso$$ · $15–25
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