Introduction:
A beautifully expressive red from Tuscany’s emerging coastal plateau, Il Molino di Grace Il Volano 2023 delivers a magnetic combination of ripe Montepulciano fruit, Tuscan flair, and modern polish. It’s a versatile and inviting wine that exemplifies effortless balance and regional charm.

Terrior:
Sourced from hillside vineyards near the Tyrrhenian Sea, the vines grow at around 300 meters elevation in well-drained clay-limestone soils. Cooling breezes and Mediterranean sunshine provide ideal ripening—creating wines with fresh acidity, pure fruit concentration, and savory structure.

Appearance:
Brilliant ruby red with youthful magenta highlights, clear and radiant in the glass.

Nose:
The aromas open with ripe red cherry, pomegranate, and cranberry, followed by fragrant floral notes of violet and rose. Subtle hints of leather, black tea, and Mediterranean spice (anise and dried thyme) add depth and intrigue.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with a plush yet lively texture. Fruit-forward flavors of wild strawberry, red plum, and tart cranberry are carried by succulence and vibrancy. Beneath the fruit lies a savory undercurrent—licorice, graphite, and sweet Tuscan spice—balanced by a gentle chalky tannin structure and bright acidity that gives lift and energy.

Finish:
Clean and persistent, with lingering red fruit, savory herbs, and a fine mineral thread that echoes the wine’s coastal origins.

Overall Impression:
This 2023 Il Volano is an impeccably balanced Tuscan red that offers upfront drinking pleasure while retaining complexity and age-worthiness. It’s ready now but promises deeper integration and nuance with a few years of cellaring. Perfect pairing for grilled meats, pasta al ragu, or aged pecorino.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 14.0%
Farming Practices: Sustainable
Producer Name: Il Molino di Grace
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Toscana IGT (Tuscany)
Grape Varietals: Montepulciano (likely 100%)
Vintage: 2023
Wine Style: Dry Red; Medium-bodied with vibrant red fruit, fine-grained tannins, and coastal minerality
Winemaking Techniques: Hand-harvested; fermented with gentle extraction in stainless steel; aged in neutral oak to enhance texture without overpowering fruit
Pack Size: 750 ml
Container Style: Glass Bottle
Closure Style: Natural Cork