Tolaini - Al Passo Toscana IGT Rosso 2020

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James Suckling

Savory and spicy nose with some sweet spices over the berry and citrus fruit. Expressive and fine-grained on the palate with a firm backbone and a tight, lengthy finish. Unfiltered. Drink now.

Wine Spectator

“A rich style, this red boasts ripe cherry, blackberry, black currant, wild herb and spice flavors aligned with a supple texture. Fresh and tangy, with a long, resonant finish. Harmonious, this is accessible now with decanting or aeration, but no rush. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2028. 11,000 cases made, 7,000 cases imported.” - Bruce Sanderson

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A blend of equal parts Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the 2020 Al Passo offers soft lines and lots of rich fruit with black cherry, blackberry and light spice. This vintage does not have the clarity or precision of a cooler vintage, but it does offer good volume and upfront intensity. Production is 110,000 bottles.

By the end of this year, Lia Tolaini and her family are set to complete an enlargement of both the fermentation and aging areas of their winery in Castelnuovo Berardenga. There are also a few new wines in the works, including the 2018 Perlui (a Toscana IGT wine) dedicated to Lia's father, Pier Luigi (