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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2015 TASSINAIA Castello del Terriccio
Maremma Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
When tasted at our Italian Portfolio tasting back in February, this very much felt like slipping on a pair of much loved and really comfortable shoes. The recognition of a style and a familiarity...(more info)
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2009 SCRIO Le Macchiole
Bolgheri Tuscany Italy Red
Syrah.
Mid crimson. Dark fruit and lots of peppery spice, very Syrah. Chewy, charry and lots of spice and a charry savoury character. Serious Syrah. But you have to like oak because it is still present.
Julia Harding MW, www.JancisRobinson.com
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2011 LUPICAIA Castello del Terriccio
Maremma Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
There is evident heat to the fruit in the 2011 Lupicaia, but the balsam intensity or tertiary aromas also come through. The wine shows green notes of grilled herb and a sharper, more defined leve...(more info)
Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate (www.robertparker.com)
2017 TIGNANELLO Marchesi Antinori
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese.
The 2017 Tignanello is dense, exotic and flamboyant. Red berry fruit, cherries in liqueur, blood orange, wild flowers and sweet spice are front and center in this sumptuous, racy Tignanello that...(more info)
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com
2011 MESSORIO Le Macchiole
Bolgheri Tuscany Italy 13.5% Red
Merlot.
Clearly very ripe vintage, with some jamminess and dried character to the black-cherry and plum fruit. Coffee, vanilla and cedar oak expression. Plush palate, with some black-tea maturity showing...(more info)
Tim Jackson MW, www.jancisrobinson.comORDER
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