2007 Le Cupole de Trinoro

The 2007 Le Cupole di Trinoro is superb. This impeccable, pedigreed Tuscan red flows seamlessly onto the palate with layers of perfumed, silky fruit that carry through all the way to the long, polished close. The 2007 is an incredibly harmonious and well-balanced Le Cupole that is sure to deliver much pleasure. At around $30 retail, it is also one of the very finest relative values in Tuscan wine. Simply put, the 2007 Le Cupole di Trinoro is not to be missed! In 2007 Le Cupole di Trinoro is 40% Cabernet Franc, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2015. Andrea Franchetti’s Tenuta di Trinoro is located in Sarteano, one of the most remote corners of Tuscany. Franchetti crafts his top wine, also called Tenuta di Trinoro, from densely planted vineyards cropped to minuscule yields. In the cellar, the selection is equally stringent, with only the finest barrels making it into the ‘Grand Vin.’ Tenuta di Trinoro remains one of the most iconic wines being made in Tuscany today. Unfortunately I don’t get a chance to taste the Tenuta as much as I used to as its price has become prohibitive. I can’t argue with what Franchetti puts in the bottle, however, as these are spectacular wines. Fortunately, in recent years Franchetti has introduced a second wine, Le Cupole di Trinoro, which in its finest vintages delivers incredible quality for the money. Importer: T. Edward Wines, Ltd., New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1504