Super Tuscans

In the early 1980’s, Chianti Classicos were having trouble reaching a high esteem in the marketplace, and producers felt restricted in their ability to make a great wine under the “Chianti Classico” regulations, which required at least 70% Sangiovese at the time. Producers wanted to use other grapes but still have good branding from the area. With this idea, the term “Super Tuscan” was born.

“Super Tuscan” is not an officially recognized style of wine by the Italian government, but it widely accepted as a Bordeaux-style wine from Italy’s region of Tuscany. Generally speaking, Super Tuscans are made in a more modern style with a full body and powerful character with the traditional Bordeaux grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Merlot).

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2007 Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Do ut des

Our Price: $48.99

Producer: Carpineta Fontalpino
Vintage: 2007
Region: Toscana
Varietal: Merlot (34%), Sangiovese (33%), Cabernet Sauvignon (33%)
Color: Red

Aged for 18 months in barrel, this wine is very ripe and intense on the nose, with prune, licorice, blackberry and flowers. Full bodied, with a great tannin structure and a long, powerful finish that offers lots of toasty oak and ripe fruit. Pair this wine with red meats or matured cheeses.

"Very ripe and intense on the nose, with prune, licorice, blackberry and flowers. Fullbodied, with chewy tannins and a long, powerful finish that offers lots of toasty oak and ripe fruit. A full-throttle style. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2012." Wine Spectator, 94 Points

Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Winner, 2010

2005 Amantis Iperione

Our Price: $49.99

Producer: Amantis
Vintage: 2005
Region: Toscana
Varietal: Cabernet Franc (90%), Sangiovese (10%)
Color: Red

This Tuscan red wine, Iperione, originates from the union between Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. Maturation in small French oak barrels permits to exhalt its quality and characteristics. This wine, elegant and exclusive, is produced only during vintages of excellent quality. An intriguing and powerful wine, but also elegant and soft, a wine that give harmony and refinement.

2009 Cupano Ombrone Sant'Antimo Rosso

Our Price: $59.99

Producer: Cupano
Vintage: 2009
Region: Toscana
Sub-Region: Sant'Antimo
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (35%)
Color: Red

2007 Cupano Ombrone Sant'Antimo Rosso

Our Price: $61.99

Producer: Cupano
Vintage: 2009
Region: Toscana
Sub-Region: Sant'Antimo
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (35%)
Color: Red

2006 Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Dofana

Our Price: $71.99

Producer: Carpineta Fontalpino
Vintage: 2006
Region: Toscana
Varietal: Sangiovese (50%), Petit Verdot (50%)
Color: Red

Aged for 20 months in barrel and 8 months in bottle, this wine has a beautiful wine that can be paired with a big meal, such as steak and other hearty red meats.

"This has great color, with beautiful aromas of brewed coffee and blackberry. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a polished, refined finish. A beauty. An incredible new wine from Gioia Cresti. Sangiovese and Petit Verdot. Not imported into the U.S. Best after 2011. 500 cases made." Wine Spectator, 96 Points