Wine Advocate 93+
Now a blend of equal parts Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2015 Al Passo is a bold, beautiful and fully ripe red wine that is both exuberant and immediate. Those rich fruit flavors burst from the glass in this sunny vintage, and you are treated to a seamless sequence of black cherry, blackberry and spice aromas. Subtle notes of tar and crushed stone create a delicate frame around that luscious fruit. This is a mid-weight wine to drink straight out of the gate. Some 91,000 bottles were made.

James Suckling 93
"A decadent nose with plum compote, vanilla, mocha and dark chocolate. Full body, ripe yet structured tannins and a grainy finish"

Wine Spectator 91
"A gorgeous expression of black cherry, plum and spice notes, balanced by bright acidity and firm, integrated tannins. This should develop nicely over the next decade. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon."

A Blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (Organic)

Pierluigi and his team have succeeded in developing this modernly fruity Sangiovese in addition to maintaining its noteworthy structured varietal character. The 12 hectares of Sangiovese are planted at 7,400 plants per ha, growing a select few bunches per plant. All grapes in this blend are hand-selected and destemmed before vinifying. 50 of the wine is fermented in oak fermenters, 50 in stainless steel tanks. The wine undergoes malolactic and ages for 1 year, a portion in barrique but the majority is in 500 liter tonneaux. The name of this wine comes from the passo found in the circular forest at the highest point of the Montebello vineyard where an Estruscan tomb was uncovered only a few years ago. From here there is a clear view of Montepulciano, Montalcino, and the tower of Piazza del Campo in Siena.