2019 Tenuta degli Dei Cavalli

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

VN 95 WA 94 JS 93 JD 93
VN 95

Vinous, July 2022

The 2019 Tenuta Degli Dei is gorgeous. Cabernet aromas drive the balance in this beautifully vibrant, structured Panzano red. Mocha, dried leaves, tobacco, espresso and incense abound. I would give this a few years to...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2023

This is the top-shelf wine from Tenuta degli Dei. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 35% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Cavalli is a lovely Tuscan red with a rich and velvety texture that is never heavy or...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, July 2022

Sweet berries and cherries, lightly toasted oak and violets on the nose. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh, linear finish. Firm and needs to open. Better after 2024.
JD 93

jebdunnuck.com, January 2023

Ripe, with smoky layers of cassis, cedar, leather, and sage, the 2019 Cavalli is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Petit Verdot, and the remainder Cabernet Franc, and spent 18 months resting in barriques and tonneaux. It is...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Tenuta degli Dei Cavalli is a proprietary red blend from Tuscany, Italy. Produced by Tenuta degli Dei, this wine comprises 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Petit Verdot, and 15% Cabernet Franc. It is a full-bodied red wine with a 14.0% alcohol content and is sealed with a cork closure.

Jeb Dunnuck provided a score of 93 and described the wine as "ripe, with smoky layers of cassis, cedar, leather, and sage." He noted its "full-bodied" nature with "meaty iron richness, ripe tannins, and notable snappy acidity." Dunnuck recommends drinking this wine between 2025 and 2040, highlighting its "sunny ripe fruit and Mediterranean herbs" while retaining a "chiseled and tailored feel" (jebdunnuck.com, 1/28/2023).

Vinous rated this wine highly with a score of 95, calling it "gorgeous." The review emphasized the dominant Cabernet aromas, describing the wine as "beautifully vibrant" and "structured." It features notes of "mocha, dried leaves, tobacco, espresso, and incense." Vinous suggests that the tannins are "pretty imposing" at this stage and recommends waiting a few years to allow the wine to soften, suggesting a drinking window between 2024 and 2034 (Vinous, 7/1/2022).

James Suckling also awarded the wine a score of 93, noting "sweet berries and cherries, lightly toasted oak, and violets on the nose." He described it as having a "medium to full body, firm tannins, and a fresh, linear finish." Suckling recommends letting the wine open up and suggests it will be better after 2024 (jamessuckling.com, 7/12/2022).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine a score of 94, describing it as a "top-shelf wine" with a "rich and velvety texture that is never heavy or too dense." The review highlights its "open-knit consistency" with notes of "dark fruit, spice, grilled herb, and wild rose," framed by "oak tones of cedar and cinnamon." The reviewer noted tasting bottle number 15,014 out of 15,804 produced and called it "a joy to drink" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 2/9/2023).

Overall, the 2019 Tenuta degli Dei Cavalli stands out for its rich complexity, vibrant structure, and excellent aging potential. It is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for its balanced and intricate flavor profile.