Super Tuscans
The term “super-Tuscan” came into being to describe the collection of outstanding wines made in Tuscany that fell outside established appellations owing to the presence of international/French grape varieties (usually Cabernet Sauvignon, often Merlot, occasionally others) and the (usual) absence of Sangiovese.
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2019 LE DIFESE Tenuta San Guido Incisa della Rocchetta
Bolgheri Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese.
Surprisingly pale – more Pinot-like than a Cabernet blend! A sweet-sour red-cherry fruit profile, with a notable herbal edge, perhaps reflecting the higher Sangiovese proportion than 2018. On swirling, some cassis joins...(read more)
Tim Jackson MW, www.jancisrobinson.com
2013 LUPICAIA Castello del Terriccio
Maremma Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2013 Lupicaia already presents some austerity, and a very slight evolution is beginning to show. The wine's appearance is darkly concentrated, and the bouquet is slightly tighter and more nervous. Dark cherries, drie...(read more)
Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate (www.robertparker.com)
2017 SASSICAIA Tenuta San Guido Incisa della Rocchetta
Bolgheri Tuscany Italy 13% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc.
The 2017 Sassicaia shows the natural richness and intensity of the year while retaining its mid-weight sense of balance and overall poise. A burst of super-ripe red cherry/plum fruit makes a strong opening statement. Moc...(read more)
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com
2016 POGGIO BESTIALE Rosso della Maremma Fattoria di Magliano
Tuscany Italy Red
Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. Magnums
2015 SAFFREDI Le Pupille
Maremma Tuscany Italy 13% Red
Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon. Double Magnum
The 2015 Saffredi is a powerful, racy wine. Even so, I don't find the nuance, clarity or freshness that made the 2015 so complete last year. Part or all of that may be attributable to multiple bottlings. My feeling on th...(read more)
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.comORDER
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