Cavalli Tenuta degli Dei 2016 (750ML)

97 JS / 96 VM / 95 FS

What an amazing nose with pure herbs coming to the fore, soon to be joined by fresh brambleberries, blueberries, violets, heather, lavender, pine needles and forest floor. Full body, chewy but incredibly fine tannins, and tons of floral undertones. Elegant and resoundingly beautiful. Delicious now, but better in 2023. - James Suckling

The 2016 Tenuta Degli Dei is gorgeous. Power, structure and finesse come together in a wine that impresses for its superb balance and sheer class. Medium in body, but with tremendous fruit density and persistence, the 2016 has so much to offer. Sweet floral notes develop on the finish, adding perfume, lift and sensuality. I would cellar it for at least a few years to allow its full aromatic presence to emerge. -- Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Bright ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Opens with abundant savoury notes on the nose of aniseed and thyme, juicy elderberry and some blueberry, also hints of fresh plums. On the palate lots of intense fruit, succulence followed by notes of elderberries, pomegranate, fine tobacco notes and well-integrated tannins. - Falstaff