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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2016 CABURNIO Tenuta Monteti
Bolgheri Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet.
Jancis Robinson's Favourite Reds 2021
An intense mix of Bordeaux grapes and southern Tuscan style, to be drunk any time over the next few years.
2016 MONTETI Tenuta Monteti
Maremma Tuscany Italy 14.5% Red
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot. Practising Organic
45% Petit Verdot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc. This unusual mix of Bordeaux varietals is another great success in 2016. It jumps out of the glass oozing such class. There is an aristocratic feel with red b...(read more)
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2014 MESSORIO Le Macchiole
Maremma Tuscany Italy 13.5% Red
Merlot.
Incredibly fragrant juniper, pine and moss, touch of spice, cloves and oriental herbs. Bright and fresh with lovely fruit intensity, cherry, cassis, tobacco and herbs. Saturated but with zip, good tannins, medium weight...(read more)
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2016 POGGIO BESTIALE Rosso della Maremma Fattoria di Magliano
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot. Magnums
2015 SAFFREDI Le Pupille
Maremma Tuscany Italy 13% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot. 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)
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