Tolaini Legit 2018

Well-defined black cherry and blackberry flavors are shaded by notes of rosemary, eucalyptus, iron and tobacco in this firm and complex red, which shows lovely balance and grip on the lingering aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2036.

Very perfumed on the nose with dried flowers and blackberries. Hints of wet earth. Medium body, fine and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Remains chilled and fine. The label features jazzman Thelonious Monk, to whom this wine is dedicated. Drink now or hold.

The 2018 Legit is a bold, punchy wine that marries varietal aromas and flavors with Castelnuovo Berardenga richness. It's a combination that works quite well. Blue/black fruit, gravel, spice, dried herbs, lavender and chocolate are front and center in this juicy, open-knit Cabernet Sauvignon.