2019 Aquilini A56 Red Blend

TASTING NOTES

Explosive aromas of fresh blackberries, savory herbs, anise, clove and crushed stone. The dense and chewy palate delivers an expansive entry that crescendos into a long finish of lingering, fine-grain tannins.

Savor with a crust of fresh bread and a slice of soppressata or pasta e fagioli to start, or perhaps with a traditional risotto Milanese, or ossobuco

Blend: 40% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points

Wine Advocate 93 Points

James Suckling 92 Points

About Aquilini

Originally from a farming background in northern Italy, the Aquilini family became successful in North America in agriculture, construction, entertainment, and hospitality. Along the way they traveled the world and were able to enjoy some of the finest wines at the most highly regarded restaurants.

Every now and then the Aquilinis noticed that a wine with a formidable pedigree and a price tag to match fell short of its reputation. Over time this observation repeated itself until one day the family had an epiphany: We can do better than this. We can create one of the world's truly exceptional wines.

And so they did.