From: Maremma, Tuscany, Italy
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: This Cabernet is full of dark fruits and black cherry, complemented by black pepper spice and savory undertones of grilled herbs, earth, and smoke. A small percentage of Cabernet Franc highlights these spice notes. The tannins are noticeable, but pleasant and well-integrated. The finish is fresh and lifted; all the savory fruit and earth in harmony & lingering on the palate. Impressively, this wine is also only 13.5% ABV and is a breath of fresh air to many of typical “Super Tuscan” wines to grace our market. Delicious & a must buy for any Tuscan wine lover.
Pairing: The usual suspects include steak & braised dishes, but we also this next to a hearty vegetarian chili, grilled or roasted portobello mushrooms & sausage. Today, we’re sharing two recipes, the first by Mark Bittman for Braised Lamb With Anchovies, Garlic and White Wine & the second by Ali Slagle for a Cheesy, Spicy Black Bean Bake.
About. Previously a chef and restaurateur, Giuseppe Brancatelli decided to pivot to wine growing in the ’90s, inspired by his childhood spent looking after his family’s vineyards with his father in Sicily. Giuseppe started with virgin land in the Val di Cornia, overlooking the Tuscan coast, organic from day one. Graziana Grassini, the famous winemaker from Sassicaia, later joined the project, and together they now craft some of the most well-made and affordable Cabernet from the famous Maremma coast in Tuscany. In this tiny town of Riotorto, you will find a rural and rustic charm, expressed perfectly in this terroir driven wine.
This estate IGT bottling proudly represents Brancatelli’s organic vineyards with value and exceptional quality. Less than one mile from the Mediterranean sea, the ocean air keeps the alcohol in check with an energetic and vibrant style.
Name. “Valle delle Stelle” - Valley of the Stars, the sky where this wine is produced is just a carpet of stars on a clear night . Shooting stars, lost on the horizon, fulfill the wish of a great wine.
