Reimitz Rosso Toscana IGT

Reimitz the former winemaker of Pergole torte creates a Sangiovese wine that embodies the true essence of Sangiovese: cherry, leather, tobacco, red fruit, light to medium body, nice long Sangiovese acidic finish. Poell and family over.

Intensely red fruited - cranberry / sour cherry. Concentrated, reflecting the warmth of the vintage. Initially seemed a little too ripe to maintain as much elegance as one might like, but after a hour this strong sensation of ripeness seemed less evident. Well behaved tannin, still buried in fruit. Good length. Developing slowly. There is a very appealing purity to the fruit. By the second glass this was showing some sophistication - in the context of it being Sangiovese - …

blind Really convincing Sangiovese. Reluctant fruit. dark cherries, tar, Graphite, black currant , great Tannin and acidity structure, reaching his first Peak. 95-96

This could be my cellar's "best kept secret". The vintage was challanging in Tuscany, particularly warm and uneven, but the 2012 Reimitz actually marks a restrained, soft-spoken expression since this wine's debut in 2011. Purity and balance for an old vine 100% Sangiovese that to me resembles the elegance and finesse of Chambolle Musigny. No wonder, owner winemaker Klaus Reimitz was behind Le Pergole Torte for 25 years. I love the crushed cranberry, wild cherry, minerals, tobacco leafs, saddle leather, …