2017 Tenuta degli Dei Cavalli

Proprietary Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

JS 94 WA 93
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, August 2020

Here is a red with a solid palate of red berries, crushed stone and fresh flowers. Full-bodied with beautifully crafted tannins that are soft and relaxed. The fruit character is complex with some fresh mushrooms and rose...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2021

The Tenuta degli Dei 2017 Cavalli sees a base of Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot and is a terrific dinner wine. It is polished and deep with some of the fruit nuances you can expect of this...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2017
Size 1.5L
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2017 Tenuta degli Dei Cavalli is a proprietary blend from Tuscany, Italy, crafted by the producer Tenuta degli Dei. This red wine showcases a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. With an alcohol content of 14.0% and closed with a cork, this wine combines complexity and elegance.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive score of 94 points, highlighting its solid palate featuring "red berries, crushed stone, and fresh flowers." He describes it as full-bodied with "beautifully crafted tannins that are soft and relaxed." The complexity of the fruit character is evident, with notes of "fresh mushrooms and rose petals" complementing the dark fruit. Suckling also notes that this wine is produced from organically grown grapes and suggests that although it is drinkable now, it will be even better after 2022 (jamessuckling.com, 8/16/2020).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the 2017 Tenuta degli Dei Cavalli a score of 93 points. The review describes the wine as a "terrific dinner wine" with a polished and deep profile. The base of Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, delivers a balanced and smooth experience with notable fruity power, weight, and length. The review also mentions the production volume, which stands at approximately 16,000 bottles (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 4/30/2021).

In summary, the 2017 Tenuta degli Dei Cavalli is a well-crafted wine that exhibits a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas. With high praise from both James Suckling and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, this wine promises a sophisticated and enjoyable drinking experience now and even more so in the coming years.