Tenuta Poggio Verrano Chance Maremma Toscana IGT 2007

Dark garnet color. Nose of smoke, black berries, leather, spices and oak. Palate of black berries, spices and leather, then a hint of greens and oak. A little dry on the finish due to the tannins, the wine is enjoyable, especially after some air and is clearly better with food. Very good+ (90)

Blend of merlot, cabernet-sauvignon, sangiovese and cabernet franc. Aged for a total of 48 months in oak barrels and bottle prior to release. Alcohol level of 15%

Available at the SAQ for 37,25$ (Code SAQ : 11546965)

Tenuta Poggio Verrano’s website: poggioverrano.it

Represented in Québec by Connexion Oenophilia: oenophilia.ca

Sample proposed by the AQAVBS