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Grafted to the newest mix of clones the vines produce strongly flavoured and intensely aromatic wines; using a number of fermentation techniques to build structure \u0026amp; palate length while maintaining lifted varietal aromas of dark cherry and savoury dried herbs. 5% Colorino in the mix which is a classic Tuscan touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Mark Walpole loves sangiovese and the feeling is reciprocated. This is a mighty strong follow-up to the '23, fairly bristling in cherry-fruited and aromatic brightness and crunch in youth, with an underlying brooding quality that says, 'just wait.' A smidge (5%) of the Tuscan colorino red grape adds to the iridescence of the cherry red, bright hues. Aromas rise in wild raspberries, red cherries, plum, florals, cumin, fennel seed, red earth and spice. 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