Il Molino di Grace Gratius 2017
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Gratius is the color of deep crimson and has a bouquet that suggests complex notes of ripe black cherries, blackberry jam, chocolate, and tobacco all of which and more is delivered on the palate. It shows richness, complexity and exquisite balance.
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Wine Spectator
A dense, compact style, with muscular tannins underneath the black cherry, blackberry, iron, tobacco and earth flavors. Finds a nice equilibrium on the finish, but wait a few years before opening this intense red. Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo. Best from 2024 through 2038.
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James Suckling
Full-bodied and layered with attractive, ripe tannins and plenty of plum and berry character. Hint of sandalwood, too. Juicy and soft. From organically grown grapes.
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The winery is named after a 19th century historic windmill located on the property near the cantina. However, the viticultural history of the property is much older–the vineyards at Il Molino di Grace have been fruitful for over 350 years. When Frank Grace first purchased the property in 1995, there was no winery: all the grapes were sold to local producers. Using the site of a ruined barn, Grace, together with winery manager Gerhard Hirmer, designed and built a state of the art winery. The winery opened its doors in 1999 and today, all of our wines are estate produced and bottled using organic materials and sustainable practices in both the vineyard and cantina.
At Il Molino di Grace, we strive to produce elegant wines that are an expression of terroir through the Sangiovese grape coupled with a careful use of oak for aging the wine.
The philosophy of utilizing a sustainable approach to wine making is a critical component of our approach at Il Molino di Grace. Vineyards have existed on the property for over 350 years. There is an ancient Etruscan path that winds its way through the vineyards – and the winery itself is named after a local historic landmark, "the windmill" located on the property near the cantina. The history of the property is an essential component of the present and future of Il Molino di Grace.