Elegant yet powerful, the 2018 Le Stanze is all about finesse and depth. Blackcurrant, violet, and sandalwood notes jump from the glass, while the palate is smooth and structured with polished tannins. This Cabernet-Merlot blend is built to age, but already showing beautiful balance and length.

James Suckling | JS 95
Published: Sep 8, 2022

The blackcurrants and violets really come through here with hints of sandalwood on the nose. It's full-bodied with very fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Polished and long. Give it at least three or four years to come around. Try after 2025. 

Wine Spectator | WS 93
Published: Oct 31, 2021

Concentrated flavors of black cherry, blackberry and pomegranate mark this beefy red, whose muscular tannins have solid grip as this tightens up on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2024 through 2040. 1,500 cases made, 60 cases imported.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: Approximately 14.5% ABV
Closure: Natural cork
Harvest: 2018
Oak: Aged in French oak barriques for approximately 16–18 months
Varietals: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Farming: Sustainable viticulture; grapes harvested by hand
Vineyard Area: Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
Vinification: Grapes are carefully selected and fermented under controlled temperatures, followed by maceration to extract colour, tannins and flavour. The wine matures in French oak barriques before bottle ageing.
Winemaker: Poliziano estate winemaking team
Region: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 1–2 hours
Food Pairing: Grilled steak, roast lamb, braised beef, venison, hearty meat dishes, and aged hard cheeses.