Deep purple, subtly lightening. The bouquet leaps from the glass—intense and captivating. Blue-fruited and balsamic, it reveals elderberry jelly, grilled pork, and a pleasant animalism, alongside black olives and charred red peppers. The mouthfeel is equally impressive; tannins are rounded yet remain firm and drying. Complex dark berries and a touch of espresso define the palate, supported by ample structure for long-term ageing. The finish is persistent and juicy. Excellent.
Drink through 2033.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
16Wines with a 13 to 16-point rating are excellent wines. Impressive harmony, remarkable depth, and high aging potential. / 20 ("excellent") |
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| WSET SAT: |
4.0Wines with a 4.0 WSET rating are exceptional wines according to the WSET scoring system, where we consider balance (B), intensity (I), length (L) and complexity (C). In terms of my personal rating system, wines with a top WSET score of 4.0 get at least 95 DM points. / 4.0 |
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| Favourite: | ❤️ Yes |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Colour: | red |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | yes |
| Grape variety: | Merlot |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Tolaini |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Tuscany |
| Subregion: | n/a |
| Appellation: | Toscana IGT |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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