Trinoro di Trinoro

Tenuta di Trinoro

Pronunciation
Tree-nor-oh
Year
2008
Type
Red
Winery
Tenuta di Trinoro
Region
Toscana
Oenologist
Andrea Franchetti

Overview

Andrea Franchetti on Trinoro - The winter of 2007 at Trinoro was strangely warm and rainless, we watched the dry ditches and diminishing springs until April. In May the season came uncertainly, with showers and cold spells that brought irregular budding, uneven flowering and scarce settings. At the beginning of July berries still had unusual differences in size, but the vines were racing ahead, sensing the dry soil; when the summer fell to cooler nights in early September the vineyards were presenting us with grapes that looked convincingly, beautifully ripe. At dawn on the 15th we sprayed the skies over the vineyard with a mist of water, and repeated this everyday for a week; we let the moon run another full cycle; and finally picked, our first Merlot coming in at the beginning of October. Cabernet Franc followed in the middle, Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot at the end of the month. There is no doubt that this vintage’s wine will be peaking for many years.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
40% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot.
Vinification
Fermentation in Temperature Controlled Stainless Steel with skin contact
Aging
8 months in French barriques and 10 in cement
Alcohol
14.5 %
| Appearance
Dark Ruby Color, with rich fat texture
| Aroma
Jammy dark blueberries, menthol, spices and toasted oak
| Taste
Purity, power and structure all come together as this stunning, youthful wine gradually opens in the glass
| Serving Suggestions
Bistecca Fiorentina, venison, rich stew, bison

Trinoro di Trinoro

Suggested Retail:
$236.50
CSPC#:
635789
Available Sizes:
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
6

Reviews

Wine Advocate July 2008 - Robert Parker -95 points

"The 2006 Tenuta di Trinoro is another profound wine from Andrea Franchetti. Purity, power and structure all come together as this stunning, youthful wine gradually opens in the glass. Jammy dark blueberries, menthol, spices and toasted oak are just some of the nuances to be found in this sweet, textured offering. Today it comes across as less intense than previous vintages. In 2006 the Tenuta is 40% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Franchetti describes the 2006 harvest, as "serene" particularly in the crucial last month of ripening which allowed for a late harvest that took place between the 10th and 24th of October. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026.

Wine Advocate - Antonio Galloni - better than 06

"2007 is another potentially topflight vintage for all Tuscany even though it is less consistent across the various regions. For some, but not for all proprieties, 2007 may turn out to be more successful than 2006 Obviously these wines still have a long way to go before their potential is evident. In the meantime, readers who enjoy the finest Tuscan wines will find no shortage of great bottlings to drink and cellar"