Toscolo Chianti 2004

Toscolo's ten buck Chianti tastes more American than a lot of its competition. But then, the USA is the target market for this 40,000 case label.

Importers Empson & Company represent such popular labels as Farnese, Monte Antico, A-Mano, and Teruzzi & Puthod.  Toscolo is their project.

Native New Zealander Neil Empson and his wife, Italian-American Artist Maria Gemma own Toscolo Winery in Pisa, where Franco Bernabei is Winemaker. Toscolo Chianti is the entry level of three Tuscolo Chiantis, and is 100% Sangiovese. Maria Gemma Empson designed the label. Tasting Notes.  Color: Bright ruby red with a slight purplish tint. Aromas: Loads of sour cherry and plums with persistent overtones of rose petals. The mouthfeel is light, tart, almost levitates on the tongue. Plummy and floral, herbal and minty flavors dissipate quickly in the simple clean finish. Closure: Real cork.  Excellent value ($10).