About this wine
Tenuta di Nozzole's flagship Super Tuscan, a pure Cabernet Sauvignon first produced in the 1987 vintage from the estate's 'Il Pareto' vineyard parcel planted in 1981. The wine ages in steel for two months before 24 months in 225-liter toasted French oak barrels (a mix of new and used barrels), yielding a deep, powerful red with notes of dark fruit and spice.
A bold, internationally styled introduction to Tuscan Cabernet Sauvignon for those who love structured, oak-aged reds.
Sommelier's Note
"One of Tuscany's original single-varietal Cabernet Super Tuscans — deep purple-red with cocoa, coffee and red-fruit-salad complexity that rewards patience."
Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye, braised short rib, game dishes with dark fruit reductions, and aged hard cheeses.
When to drink it
Celebratory dinners, cellar-worthy gifts, red-meat-centered menus.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $55-75
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the 'Il Pareto' vineyard, planted in 1981; first vintage 1987; aged 2 months in steel then 24 months in 225L toasted French oak (approx. 30% new, 40% one-year, 30% two-year barrels); ABV approx. 14.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape variety is Il Pareto made from?
- It is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan from Tenuta di Nozzole's 'Il Pareto' vineyard.
- When was Il Pareto first produced?
- The vineyard was planted in 1981 and the first vintage of Il Pareto was released in 1987.
- What does Il Pareto taste like?
- It shows deep purple-red color with aromas of red fruit, pomegranate, marasca cherry and prune, along with cocoa, coffee and pepper notes on the palate.
- How is it aged?
- It spends about 2 months in steel tanks followed by 24 months in 225-liter toasted French oak barrels, using a mix of new and used barrels.
- What is the alcohol content?
- It typically falls around 14-14.5% ABV depending on the vintage.
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