Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni, IGT Toscana (Tuscany, Italy) 2009

 Is there a better estate in Tuscany producing the range of wines that Frescobaldi does?  There may be, but I doubt it. In this wine, Frescobaldi blends international varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon [50%], Merlot [30%], Cabernet Franc [10%]) with Sangiovese with great success.  Not-just-fruit, Frescobaldi has captured an earthy minerality buttressed by uplifting Tuscan acidity.  Often these types of blends overwhelm, but not in Frescobaldi’s hands.  This wine retains balance and polish, the signature of Frescobaldi wines.