A sprightly wine with a cheery garnet hue, Promis is a Super-Tuscan blend of Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese, and its combination of acidity, structure and aromatics make it a fantastic dinner companion. Juicy tart cherries lay atop a floor of earth, tobacco and warm spices. Elegant yet zippy, the ’09 Promis is drinking for the next half decade.
- Country: Italy
- Region: Toscana
- Subregion: Toscana
Perhaps the most influential individual in Italian wines over the last 30 years has been Angelo Gaja. In a relentless pursuit to show-off the best of Italy's cellars, Angelo has canvassed the globe. His exhaustive, door-to-door campaign has been a raging success. The world now knows the greatness of Barbaresco and Barolo, especially those bottles with his simple, black-and-white label. The Gaja name emblazoned in bold capital letters across the front embodies world-class quality.
Gaja’s primary 250-acre estate is located in the Barbaresco and Barolo districts of Piedmont. In 1994 Gaja purchased its first wine estate in Tuscany, Pieve Santa Restituta, of which 40-acres are planted with Sangiovese and produce two Brunello di Montalcino wines. In 1996 Gaja acquired a second Tuscan property called Ca’Marcanda located in Castagneto Carducci in Bolgheri. The focus at Ca’Marcanda is on international grape varieties, and the estate’s 150-acres are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah vines
Angelo has never been shy about breaking paradigms. He has moved far beyond the noble Nebbiolo, introducing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings to his Piemontese line. Determined to stay at the forefront of the dynamic Italian wine scene he also owns the Pieve Santa Restituta winery in Montalcino producing the highly acclaimed Rennina and Sugarille Brunellos, as well as, the Super Tuscan estate in the Maremma district Ca' Marcanda.
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