Tolaini Valdisanti IGT: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Tolaini Valdisanti IGT is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Cab/Sangiovese 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
“Lush blackberry, ripe black cherry, subtle graphite and French oak spice, and structured, polished Tuscan Cabernet blend elegance.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Cab/Sangiovese Blend
- Country
- Italy
- Producer
- Tolaini
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with Tolaini Valdisanti IGT
- Steak
- braised meats
- hard cheeses
- rich pasta
When to open it
- Dinner party
- impress-the-guests
Where to buy Tolaini Valdisanti IGT
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Questions people ask
What does Tolaini Valdisanti IGT taste like?
Tolaini Valdisanti IGT is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black cherry, plum, tobacco, sweet spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Lush blackberry, ripe black cherry, subtle graphite and French oak spice, and structured, polished Tuscan Cabernet blend elegance.
What food goes with Tolaini Valdisanti IGT?
Michael pairs Tolaini Valdisanti IGT with Steak, braised meats, hard cheeses and rich pasta. It works best for Dinner party and impress-the-guests.
How much does Tolaini Valdisanti IGT cost?
Tolaini Valdisanti IGT falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 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.
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