Other Red Wines

Bright red fruit, blackberry jam, and herbs with clove and cooking spice notes and a lush mouthfeel with firm structure, elegant tannins, and a long lingering finish.

Solengo is the first Super Tuscan to originate in Montalcino. The wine’s name, Solengo, means “lone wild boar” in Tuscan Italian. The founding father of the Super Tuscans, Giacomo Tachis, was instrumental in crafting this flagship Super Tuscan for Argiano. The exuberant, concentrated 2017 Solengo opens with notes of violets, roses, blackberry, black currant and plum, with subtle hints of flint, cedar and tea leaf, finishing long. Smooth and full-bodied, the delicate tannins and supreme balance will allow this wine to evolve masterfully for a decade or more.

Deep garnet in color with dark coffee notes lifted by aromas of ripe black currants, Morello cherries and sweet tobacco. Hints of aniseed, black pepper and vanilla. Layered and complex. Balanced but equally complex on the palate with ripe plum and fig, dark brambly berries and soft tones of toffee and chocolate. Richly textured with smooth tannins, well-integrated and full-bodied. Long, elegant finish of dark cassis and black peppercorn notes.

A refreshing sparkling red wine that tastes of ripe strawberry, raspberry, dark plum, and violet notes and wears a handsome purple hue. Medium-dry and full-bodied on the palate with a smooth, velvety texture. This wine is great as an Aperitivo and best accompanies pizza!

Da Vinci Chianti Riserva is a deep purple hue, opening with aromas of ripe plum and red fruit with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine perfectly balances rich notes of black cherry, espresso and anise alongside soft tannins that linger on the finish. Our Chianti Riserva is an elegant companion to meals, pairing especially well with pasta and meat dishes.

The 2015 La Grola IGT is a deep ruby red with an expansive, alluring bouquet and elegant, harmonious palate. Fruit notes of ripe plum and wild berries blend with hints of coffee, backed by firm tannins. Full-bodied and intense while maintaining its finesse, the wine is made from Corvina Veronese and Oseleta grapes grown on terraces. The high plant density and the resulting low yields add to the wine’s unique concentration. Aging potential is 10-15 years.

Refreshingly sweet and fruity blend with hints of zesty oranges, juicy grapefruits and tangy lemons.

Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, Red Angel has heady aromas filled with fruit and a slight herbaceous touch. This wine stands out for its elegant finesse with a delicate yet full-bodied palate. Superbly balanced, this silky wine has a touch of fruit sweetness, driven by notes of strawberry, cherry, cranberry and red currant. Soft tannins and structured acidity give the wine a lasting finish.

The 2015 Rancho Salina is deep garnet in color with intense black fruit aromas with just a hint of vanilla. It's one of the most aromatic wines of our Designates. Complex, full, round and layered texture, it coats the palate with bold baking spices, cassis, and black plum. While this wine is enjoyable now, it's built to last into the next decade.

Argiano’s Brunello di Montalcino is distinguished by its harmonious depth, elegance and length. Offering a deep ruby red color, vintage 2015 opens with complex aromas of fruits and florals, herbs and earth. On the well-structured palate, juicy notes of cherry, plum and blackberry blend with hints of soft leather and licorice. Medium-bodied, this Brunello has fine, soft tannins, refreshing acidity and a persistent, lingering finish.

On a plateau atop La Grola hill lies a stunning white-soiled vineyard called LaPoja, planted exclusively with CorvinaVeronese. LaPoja wine was inspired by Giovanni Allegrini, embodying his passionate belief in the land where he lived. The meticulous attention to detail on the spectacular site yields grapes with great personality and maturity. After more than four years of bottle aging, the 2012 LaPoja shows extraordinarily vivacity with a full spectrum of fresh-picked fruit and baking spice characteristics with subtle herbal elements. Full bodied and luscious with a long, lingering finish, La Poja has obtained star status among Italian wine enthusiasts. Age for a decade or more.

Dark, rich, ruby red in color with aromas of juicy raspberry crème brûlée on the nose both rich and ripe yet bright and enticing. An exquisite melange of ripe juicy plum, toffee, mocha and vanilla. Sweet with fruit flavor yet vibrant and lively. A plum tart with coffee ice cream and notes of almond brittle and vanilla. Delicious. Where ports can often be cloying, this is decidedly not; each sip invites you back for the next.

The single-vineyard Rocche dell’Annunziata is Renato Ratti's most elegant, complex and long-lasting Barolo, offering the refined, silky tannins and bright acidity typical of the site. Complex and firmly textured, yet delicate and graceful, Rocche dell’Annunziata unfurls with layered notes of cherry, anise, macerated strawberry, soft leather and crushed raspberries. Subtle hints of vanilla, sage and florals offer an intriguing glimpse of this soulful Barolo. The long, balanced finish is marked by firm tannins. Tremendously age-worthy, this Barolo will age beautifully for more than 25 years.

In the famed book, The Count of Monte Cristo, protagonist Edmond Dantes arrives to Marseille on a ship named ‘Pharaon.’ The word’s etymological roots and context since inspired Dave Phinney’s philosophy and the reserve wine for Department 66. Aromas of sweet oak, dark chocolate liqueur and Tahitian vanilla are complemented by ripe plum and herbal sage notes. Savory red fruit flavors of boysenberry and rhubarb fill the palate and blend with a glimpse of schist and minerality. Firm tannins are primed for extended aging while lingering acidity extends the finish across the palate.

Aromas of ripe blue fruits and berry compote are complemented by herbal and floral aromas of garrigue and dried lavender. Concentrated plum and dark fruit flavors give way to mountain spices and dried herbs. A persistent backbone of tannin and acidity adds structure, balance and a lengthy finish on the palate.

The 2014 Cabernet Franc is an elegant wine with a basket of aromas and flavors, ranging from raspberry to blueberry to rose and brown spice. The wine peaks with dark chocolate, mineral and toast. The silky texture and luscious body create a long finish and potential to age at least a decade.

Palazzo della Torre is a velvety, well-balanced red blend, offering mature, concentrated notes of dark fruit layered with hints of spice on the rich, full-bodied palate. Sophisticated and elegantly structured with soft tannins, Palazzo della Torre’s spicy vanilla, black pepper, cloves and cinnamon characteristics are contrasted with notes of black cherry, plum and dried fruit.

A reflection of the Allegrini family’s winemaking expertise, Amarone Classico embraces the traditions, territory and character of this spectacular region. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta are carefully air dried on racks for 90–120 days and checked daily to ensure perfectly healthy skins. In this natural drying process, called appassimento, the grapes become more concentrated and lose 40% to 45% of their weight. This meticulous and lengthy aging results in an impressive red wine that is an icon of Italian winemaking. A wine with beautiful depth, complexity and length, this Amarone Classico has layered notes of ripe dark-skinned berries, roasted raspberry, dried fruit and spice, lifted on the long, persistent finish by bright acidity and supple tannins.

At the pinnacle of the Poggio at Tesoro portfolio, Dedicato a Walter is dedicated by Marilisa and Franco Allegrini to their late brother, Walter. Crafted from 100% Cabernet Franc, the wine’s deep, dark color is the first hint of the richness of the 2015 Dedicato a Walter. Notes of dark-skinned berries and pepper are gracefully interwoven with hints of balsamic and eucalyptus. Beautifully balanced and age-worthy, Dedicato a Water sustains its impressive structure with light tautness for a wine that is both powerful and agile.

Tornatore Etna Rosso is ruby red with faint purple color, a typical trait of the Nerello Mascalese variety, which is not known for rich color. The wine has notes of macerated strawberries and raspberries, morello cherries and black plum, which blend with subtle hints of herbs and earth. Surprisingly full in structure, fine tannins and bright acidity give the wine richness, complexity and persistence.

Machete 2018 CALIFORNIA, RED WINE Empowerment and agency are at the heart of Machete. A heroine does what a heroine wants, and in this case, the wine follows suit. It speaks for itself and deflects the negativity. We wanted Machete to stand on its own in order to showcase and elevate Petite Sirah from its status as a blending tool. Composed of Petite Sirah, Syrah and Grenache, the wine has been sourced primarily from unparalleled sites such as Stagecoach, Snows Lake, Zaca Mesa, Dark Horse, Bavarian Lion and Summerwind vineyards. WINEMAKER’S NOTES A gothic mauve with a vivid neon rim, the wine appears almost black in the glass. Notes of wet stone, black plum and crushed gravel reverberate from within. Bold upfront, the palate is all-enveloping with mixed berry crepe, black licorice and a touch of char. Layered and omnipotent in weight, the wine finishes with ripe Petite Sirah tannins, providing a pleasant closing texture. BLEND Petite Sirah, Syrah and Grenache MATURATION Aged for 11 months in French Oak, 30% new ALC/VOL 15.6%

A diverse set of aromas present themselves—blueberry compote, maraschino cherries, raspberry and a touch of licorice and tomato leaf. The palate is silky smooth, almost slippery, with bursting flavors of ripe strawberry, red plum, kirsch and graham cracker. Chalky tannins and a long structured finish round out the wine.

Mt. Etna’s multifaceted soils helped bring the 2015 Trimarchisa Etna Rosso wine complexity, structure and full maturity. The wine has luscious, perfumed aromatics and depth, weight and complexity while still retaining approachability in its youth. The palate is rich, dense and layered with a very long, persistent finish. Notes of dried cherry, raspberry, blackberry and rose petals are met by hints of spice and subtle minerality. Well-integrated tannins and zesty acidity will allow this wine to age beautifully over the next several years.

Argiano’s Brunello di Montalcino is distinguished by its harmonious depth, elegance and length. Offering a deep ruby red color, vintage 2015 opens with complex aromas of fruits and florals, herbs and earth. On the well-structured palate, juicy notes of cherry, plum and blackberry blend with hints of soft leather and licorice. Medium-bodied, this Brunello has fine, soft tannins, refreshing acidity and a persistent, lingering finish.