Tenuta San Jacopo “Orma del Diavolo” Valdarno di Sopra DOC 2018 — Tuscany, Italy — 1.5L Magnum

One of Tenuta San Jacopo’s flagship organic reds, “Orma del Diavolo” is a 50% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon blend from estate vineyards in the Valdarno di Sopra. Following a long 25–30 day maceration, the wine completes malolactic fermentation in barrique and matures for approximately 24 months in French oak followed by six months in bottle. The 2018 is rich and expressive, showing ripe cherry, wild strawberry, plum and blackberrylayered with violet, lavender, cinnamon, mint and black pepper. Full-bodied and structured, it balances enveloping tannins with juicy fruit, freshness and a savory mineral finish; the 1.5L magnum format should allow the wine to develop especially slowly and gracefully. 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast