Super Tuscan Wines

Super Tuscan Wines

Super Tuscan Wines

The term Super Tuscan refers to a red blend from Tuscany which is made from international grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot instead of native Italian grapes like Sangiovese. The first Super Tuscan red wines began to appear in the 1970s, including the two most famous names, Tignanello and Sassicaia, as local winemakers experimented with these other grape varieties. Today Super Tuscan wines tend to be bold and powerful red wines which are capable of ageing for many decades in the cellar.

Key Super Tuscan Regions

Within Tuscany the Bolgheri sub-region close to the coast is particularly important for Super Tuscan wines. This is where both Sassicaia and Antinori, the winery that produces Tignanello, are located. The region was granted its own official appellation in 1994 with rules that state the wine can contain up to 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Cabernet Franc. There are now more than 50 Super Tuscan wineries in the Bolgheri appellation.

Super Tuscan Food Pairings

Thanks to their robust and intense flavour profile, Super Tuscan wines are best paired with hearty dishes like the classic local wild boar stew or bistecca alla fiorentina. Other good matches include hard aged cheeses like Pecorino Toscano or a generous platter of Italian charcuterie.

    • 2020
    • 750ml
    • Red
    • 14%
    • Super Tuscan
    • 70% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
    • Tua Rita
    • Tuscany
    • Italy
    Vintage
    2020
    Size
    750ml
    Type
    Red
    Alcohol
    14%
    Varietal
    Super Tuscan
    Grapes
    70% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
    Winery
    Tua Rita
    Region
    Tuscany
    Country
    Italy
      • 2021
      • 750ml
      • Red
      • 14%
      • Super Tuscan
      • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
      • Tua Rita
      • Tuscany
      • Italy
      Vintage
      2021
      Size
      750ml
      Type
      Red
      Alcohol
      14%
      Varietal
      Super Tuscan
      Grapes
      Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
      Winery
      Tua Rita
      Region
      Tuscany
      Country
      Italy
      • Collectible
      • 2021
      • 750ml
      • Red
      • 14.5%
      • Super Tuscan
      • Merlot
      • Tua Rita
      • Tuscany
      • Italy
      Vintage
      2021
      Size
      750ml
      Type
      Red
      Alcohol
      14.5%
      Varietal
      Super Tuscan
      Grapes
      Merlot
      Winery
      Tua Rita
      Region
      Tuscany
      Country
      Italy
      • Collectible
      • 2021
      • 750ml
      • Red
      • 13.5%
      • Super Tuscan
      • Petit Verdot, Merlot
      • Tua Rita
      • Tuscany
      • Italy
      Vintage
      2021
      Size
      750ml
      Type
      Red
      Alcohol
      13.5%
      Varietal
      Super Tuscan
      Grapes
      Petit Verdot, Merlot
      Winery
      Tua Rita
      Region
      Tuscany
      Country
      Italy
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