2020 Tolaini "Picconero" Toscana
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Wine Enthusiast
Reviewed July 2025The nose is balanced between sweet milk chocolate and Maraschino cherries, and savory just-brewed coffee, fresh dirt and bay leaf. The palate brings cherry syrup, pomegranate and dried figs, but also medicinal herbs and more soil to preserve balance, until spearmint and citrus combine with intense acid and heat for a striking finish. (DC)
Professional Reviews
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Wine Advocate
Made with Merlot, the Tolaini 2020 Picconero Tenuta Montebello is a thickly textured and powerful wine with a notable 15% alcohol content to match. Only 6,800 bottles were produced following 24 months of barrique aging. This is a broad wine with wide shoulders and lots of dark fruit stuffing at its core. Blackberry aromas are followed by sweet spice, cinnamon, Tuscan cigar, grilled herb and a hint of sweet rye bread.
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Wine Spectator
Offering blackberry, black cherry, iron, toast and resin flavors, this fresh and concentrated red is solidly built, with vibrant acidity and firm tannins providing support. Shows excellent balance and length. Merlot. Drink now through 2036. 570 cases made, 200 cases imported. (BS)
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Vinous
The 2020 Picconero, 100% Merlot, is redolent of ripe dark-toned fruit, mocha, crushed leaves, incense, licorice and dried flowers. Bright acids and strong savory undertones serve as a reminder that we are in the heart of Tuscany. (AG)
Notes
Tolaini’s 2020 “Picconero” Toscana is a bold and luxurious Super Tuscan, blending Merlot and Cabernet Franc for depth, power, and elegance. The nose is rich and layered, with aromas of black cherry, plum, and cassis, intertwined with notes of graphite, dark chocolate, and sweet tobacco. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and opulent, with velvety tannins and vibrant acidity supporting a dense core of dark fruit, spice, and savory earth. The finish is long and polished, with lingering notes of balsamic, herbs, and toasted oak. A structured, cellar-worthy wine with international style and Tuscan soul.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Origin | Super Tuscan, Tuscany, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1879776 |