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Cabernet Sauvignon has long found a second home in Tuscany, where it sits under the broad IGT Toscana designation rather than the region's Sangiovese-led classics. This 2021 bottling from Tolaini is made entirely from that grape, a mid-weight red that leans into varietal character rather than sheer power.
Bright acidity gives the wine lift and keeps it fresh, framing a core of blackberry alongside dried herbs, tobacco, incense and a touch of oak spice. The fruit is soft and layered, generous across the palate without turning heavy or overbearing. That balance of ripeness and freshness makes it an easy match for grilled or barbecued beef, especially something with a little spice to it.
The 2021 Legit, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is bold, punchy and full of varietal character. Bright acids lift a core of dried herbs, incense, tobacco and blackberry in this expressive, mid-weight offering. (Vinous)
Tolaini's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Legit is softly layered with rich fruit that amply covers the palate. The wine is not too intense; in fact, it's just right for a paring with some sort of spicy barbecued beef dish offering blackberry nuances, oak spice and freshness. (Wine Advocate, July 2024)