The 2021 Tenuta degli Dei is an unusual blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Petit Verdot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Most of all, I am surprised by the wine's silky tannins and exceptional balance. Dark-toned fruit, leather, spice, menthol, mocha and lavender build with some aeration. It's a big red, as are all of the wines here, but all the elements are so well balanced. The 2021 spent 20 months in barrique and tonneaux, 50% new. - Antonio Galloni

The Tenuta degli Dei 2021 Cavalli is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 35% Petit Verdot aged in both barrique and tonneaux for 18 months, followed by a brief time in cement. This is an inky dark expression with big fruit weight and ripe blackberry, damson plum, cigar box and shadings of exotic spice. This is a big-boned wine balanced out with fine-knit tannins. Exactly 18,357 numbered bottles were made. - ML

Very intense, smoky character of coffee grounds, graphite, leaves and restrained cassis. Dense palate with a full body and velvety, slightly dusty tannins that are well integrated. Supple, savory and refreshing finish. Leather complexity at the end. Drink or hold.