2018 Tenuta degli Dei Cavalli

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

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Vinous, September 2021

The 2018 Tenuta Degli Dei is dense, juicy and wonderfully inviting. Silky tannins wrap around a core of inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice, lavender and new leather. In the glass, the 2018 is intensely aromatic and...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, July 2021

Gorgeous blackberries and blueberries on the nose with some walnut, bark and black mushroom. Medium-bodied with firm, polished tannins and a fresh finish. Nicely reserved. Pretty mouth feel. Drinkable now, but better in 2023.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Tenuta degli Dei Cavalli is a proprietary blend from the renowned Tenuta degli Dei in Tuscany, Italy. This red wine, with a 14.5% alcohol content, is sealed with a traditional cork closure. The wine has received high praise from expert reviewers, highlighting its balanced character and inviting nature.

James Suckling awarded the wine a commendable score of 95 points, noting its "gorgeous blackberries and blueberries on the nose with some walnut, bark and black mushroom." He described it as "medium-bodied with firm, polished tannins and a fresh finish," adding that it offers a "pretty mouth feel." Suckling concluded his review by suggesting the wine is "drinkable now, but better in 2023" (jamessuckling.com, 7/23/2021).

Vinous also rated the 2018 Tenuta degli Dei highly, with Antonio Galloni giving it an impressive 96 points. Galloni emphasized its "dense, juicy and wonderfully inviting" profile. He highlighted the silky tannins that "wrap around a core of inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice, lavender, and new leather." In the glass, the wine is "intensely aromatic and layered, with exceptional balance and tons of character." Galloni described the wine's overall sense of harmony as "exquisite" (Vinous, 9/1/2021).

This proprietary blend showcases the best of Tuscany's winemaking tradition, combining a rich aromatic profile with a well-structured body. The interplay of dark fruit, spice, and nuanced earthy tones creates a wine that is both complex and approachable. While it is enjoyable now, experts suggest that it will continue to improve with a bit of aging, making it a versatile addition to any wine collection.