HOOPOE SANGIOVESE TOSCANA IGT

Style: Rocks & Minerals

Aglaea, the youngest of the Three Graces or Charites as they were also known the three sisters, and daughters of the God Zeus. Aglaea was the goddess of beauty, splendor, glory, magnificence and adornment. At times she acted as messenger for Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Aglaea is significant with all my sentiments for Etna; with what my wines try to express, and how they do so. In that sense, my wines, the wines of Tenuta di Aglaea act as my messengers from Etna. AGLAEA

Hoopoe slenders in the glass with a pomegranate shine and blackberry red depth. The top notes are intriguing with hint of fresh mint-leaves and sage and followed by spicy middle notes that reveal cinnamon, clove, anis, cardamom and citrus. On the pallet it is full of red fruit hinting cherry sauce, cedar, currant and black currant. A scent of newly distilled grappa, and the warmth of wood shows on the aftertaste. Medium body, mellow on the mid palate, tannins laying softly on the chin, and an acidity well integrated. Serve in a Burgundy glass and rather a degree to cold than too hot. WINEMAKER NOTES

Region: Tuscany, ITALY

Variety: Sangiovese

ABV: 13.5%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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