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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2014 CABURNIO Tenuta Monteti
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Alicante Bouschet
2014 was not the easiest vintage in Tuscany, with a damp start only saved by a long dry autumn and late harvesting, but the team here have made a fabulous Caburnio - rightly gaining the coveted '...(read more)
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2016 LE DIFESE Tenuta San Guido Incisa della Rocchetta
Tuscany Italy 13.5% Red
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
Notes of plum, blackberry and gentle herb note, aromatic with a touch of blueberry and menthol. Nice grip on the palate, dark fruit core, some earthiness, aromatic again, herb and touch of tobacc...(read more)
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2016 BOLGHERI ROSSO Le Macchiole
Bolgheri Tuscany Italy 14.5% Red
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Bold and intense, black cherry, blackberry and tobacco. Sleek and bright with great freshness, cassis, cherry and a touch of dark chocolate, coffee and tobacco. This is a beautifully made, precis...(read more)
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2014 POGGIO BESTIALE Rosso della Maremma Fattoria di Magliano
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Very Tuscan with cooked meat, cassis, coffee and tobacco aromas. Palate has juice and lift, cassis, cherry, tobacco and a meaty savouriness, rich tannins and great length. A really lovely wine wi...(read more)
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2013 MONTETI Tenuta Monteti
Tuscany Italy 14.5% Red
Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cassis, tobacco, plum and cedar, bright and fragrant, high toned but perfectly pitched. Grip and richness, gorgeous cassis and plum, lively, fresh, rich tannic structure, bold but balanced cedar,...(read more)
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2014 PALEO Rosso Le Macchiole
Maremma Tuscany Italy 13.5% Red
Cabernet Franc
Aromatic plum, cherry, and mint chocolate. Sappy, fleshy, plums and cherries, nice richness, decent weight, ripe tannins and a sleek macerated fruit finish, with hints of tobacco and chocolate.
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2004 TERRICCIO Castello del Terriccio
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Tannat, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Mourvedre
A blend of Syrah, Petit Verdot, Tannat and Mourvèdre aged in French oak. Marked by balsamic, spice and violet aromas, with dense, blackberry, blackcurrant and chocolate flavours on the palate wit...(read more)
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2012 SCRIO Le Macchiole
Bolgheri Tuscany Italy 13.5% Red
Syrah
Stainless steel ferment, then mix of tonneau & Barrique for 14 months, 50% new and one year old. Oriental spice, ginger, pepper and blackberry on the nose, palate is generous and full with ripe r...(read more)
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2011 LUPICAIA Castello del Terriccio
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Castello del Terriccio's 2011 Lupicaia, the estate's Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot blend, is dark, sensual and inviting. Scents of tobacco, grilled herbs, licorice, espresso and French oak meld...(read more)
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com
2013 SCRIO Le Macchiole
Bolgheri Tuscany Italy 13.5% Red
Syrah
Raspberry, floral, gentle sweet, cooked spice, aromatic and elegant, cherry and blackberry. The palate has drive and grip, taut tannins, deep core of dark fruit, blackberry and raspberry, envelop...(read more)
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