Blend di Cabernet Sauvignon, Tuscany

Tuscan wines are, together with those of Piedmont and Veneto, the most famous Italian wines in the world: great excellences such as Brunello di Montalcino, Bolgheri (primarily Sassicaia Bolgheri Doc) and Supertuscan have made known the excellence of made in Italy in the world. In Tuscany, Sangiovese and indigenous grapes are the protagonists alongside international grapes such as Cabernet and Merlot, in a territory that, like no other, seems to have been born on purpose to produce excellent wines. If a legend widespread at the time of the Medici told that Noah with his ark landed in Tuscany and planted the first vine cuttings, what is certain is that in Tuscany the winemaking tradition is so ancient that, unlike other regions, it surpasses the Romans and the Greeks and reaches up to the Etruscan civilization.
Tuscan red wine? A well-stocked cellar cannot be missing.
Tuscan red wines are the red wines for aging par excellence: Brunello di Montalcino has a longevity that exceeds 20 years, and great surprises in this sense also reserve the Nobile di Montepulciano and Carmignano, less known appellations but of ancient tradition, born from the union of Sangiovese with Cabernet Franc brought to Italy by Caterina de 'Medici. However, Tuscan red wine is also synonymous with conviviality, with Chianti in all its nuances, from the traditional flask to the magnum bottles in wooden boxes of the great selections, and above all with Morellino di Scansano, a wild Sangiovese from Maremma. Last but not least other small appellations such as Sant'Antimo Doc, Rosso di Montalcino and Montecucco, in which Sangiovese is and remains the true protagonist. Finally, some producers have tried their hand at Tuscany with the most cursed of the grapes, Pinot Noir, obtaining very interesting results.
Tuscan white wines: a less known reality to be discovered
In Tuscany there is only one Tuscan DOCG white: Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Born from native grapes, it is said that the wine that cuts and pricks was the favorite of the greatest Florentine genius: Michelangelo Buonarroti. Then there are numerous DOC and IGT appellations, which see Vermentino excel, aged in steel or wood, alongside international grapes such as chardonnay and sauvignon. Trebbiano toscano is another widespread grape variety, which combined with malvasia gives life to the famous Vin Santo, in its various and precious golden declinations such as Vin Santo del Chianti Classico and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice.
What is the finest Tuscan wine?
The most famous Tuscan red, Chianti Classico, links an ancient legend to its main symbol, the black rooster. In fact, it is said that the cities of Siena and Florence had to decide the territorial boundaries by bringing together two knights, both departed to the crowing of the cock, white for the Sienese and black for the Florentines. The Florentines, much more cunning, kept their black rooster stiff, locked in the cage, in the two days preceding the competition and the poor animal, in a panic, opened the cage immediately went out to sing, even if it was the middle of the night. This early departure with respect to dawn allowed Florence to establish the boundary of its province near the city of Siena, where it still is today, in the heart of the Chianti area.
Which is the longest-lived Tuscan DOCG red wine?
The longest-lived Tuscan DOCG red wine is undoubtedly Brunello : it manages to evolve in the cellar even for more than 20 years, developing extraordinary aromas and thus becoming one of the best meditation red wines in the world.
What is the best Tuscan white wine to pair with fish dishes?
The best Tuscan white wine to combine with fish menus is definitely Vermentino which, born from the vineyards caressed by the sea breezes, manages to enhance seafood dishes thanks to its natural flavor and freshness. Seeing is believing!
Bolgheri DOC Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2023 Marchesi Antinori
Antinori is one of the most illustrious and famous names in the world of Italian wine. The company was born in Tuscany from a long family tradition, which can boast over six hundred years of history. In addition to the winery in the Chianti Classico area, it has estates in Bolgheri, Montalcino, Umbria and Franciacorta. The Guado al Tasso estate is located in the countryside near the historic village of Bolgheri, near the Tyrrhenian coast. It is a real farm of about 1000 hectares, of which 300 ar...
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Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2021 Grattamacco
This Bolgheri Rosso Superiore was born in the Grattamacco estate, located on the top of a hill overlooking the sea between Castagneto Carducci and Bolgheri.
It is mainly produced with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and Sangiovese grapes, harvested and selected exclusively by hand from the second half of September to the first week of October. Fermentation takes place spontaneously in open wooden vats, with maceration in contact with the skins, after which the wine ages in first and second passage ...
View product pageToscana IGT La Lallera 2021 Borgo San Frediano
The Toscana IGT La Lallera pays homage to the song of the same name by the great Florentine chansonnier Riccardo Marasco, which humorously refers to the love life of Florentine girls.
La Lallera is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon with a small percentage of Petit Verdot. The grapes come from Eocene soils, composed of limestone and marl. The carefully selected grapes are vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. This is followed by a maceration process that contributes to the harmonious a...
View product pageToscana IGT La Pevera 2020 Geografico
La Pevera is a tribute to the founding of the Agricultural Chianti Geografico association in 1961 in Gaiole in Chianti. The name refers to the ancient wooden funnel used to pour wine into oak barrels for ageing.
The clusters of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Syrah are harvested and vinified separately in stainless steel containers. Fermentation with maceration allows a gentle extraction of soft tannins and more complex aromatic substances. The resulting wine is placed in ancient concrete tank...
View product pageChianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Nipozzano 2021 Frescobaldi
The Chianti Rùfina Riserva Nipozzano by Frescobaldi was born in the vineyards of the Castello di Nipozzano, located in the Chianti Rùfina area.
It is mainly produced with Sangiovese and complementary grapes, such as Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested by hand between the end of September and the beginning of October. The different varieties ferment separately in stainless steel containers, at a temperature below 30 °C for 13 days, then the maceration continues for 25...
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Bolgheri DOC Stupore 2023 Campo alle Comete
The Bolgheri Rosso Stupore of the Campo alle Comete company, owned by Feudi di San Gregorio, is born in vineyards located in the small town of Sughericcio, in the Livorno municipality of Castagneto Carducci.
It is produced with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place separately in steel tanks for about 3 weeks. Subsequently, the wine is aged for 12 months in new and used medium-toasted French oak barrels and tonneaux, and for at ...
View product pageBolgheri DOC Guado al Tasso Scalabrone 2024 Marchesi Antinori
The Bolgheri Scalabrone dei Marchesi Antinori was born in the vineyards of the Guado al Tasso estate, located near the medieval town of Bolgheri in the territory of the Tuscan Maremma. The name of the wine takes up that of the bandit Scalabrone, who lived in those areas in the early 1800s, a sort of Robin Hood who attacked ships in the ancient port of Bolgheri.
This wine is produced 40% with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, 30% with Merlot grapes and 30% with Syrah grapes, fermented separately. After d...
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Toscana IGT 2022 Petra
The Toscana Rosso Petra of the homonymous company was born in the vineyards on the ferrous hills of the Val di Cornia, in the ancient village of Suvereto.
It is produced with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, harvested between the end of August and mid-September. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts and vinification takes place in oak vats. Subsequently the wine matures in barrique at a controlled temperature for 18 months, and for a further 18 months in the bottle before being pla...
View product pageToscana IGT Villa Antinori Rosso 2022 Marchesi Antinori
Villa Antinori Rosso is the result of the Antinori family's centuries-old experience in the production of wine, capable of bringing together several grape varieties in the same bottle, extracting from each of them the best characteristics of the sensorial heritage supplied.
It is mainly made from Sangiovese grapes, to which are added small quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Following the manual harvest of the grapes, which took place between the end of September and the first day...
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Bolgheri DOC Ruit Hora 2022 Caccia al Piano
The Bolgheri Ruit Hora di Caccia al Piano is born in vineyards located in the Livorno town of Castagneto Carducci, in the heart of the Bolgheri DOC.
It is produced with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages for 12 months in French oak barriques of various toasts, before being bottled.
It has a dark ruby red color. The nose opens with clear n...
View product pageChianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2019 Villa a Sesta
The Chianti Classico Riserva of Villa a Sesta was born in vineyards located on the Sienese hills, in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga.
It is produced with Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested manually, then destemmed, crushed and placed separately in thermoregulated trococonical vats for vinification. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in about 7-10 days and the subsequent maceration on the skins lasts for another 10 days. Once blended, the wine ages partly in tonneaux and l...
View product pageBolgheri DOC Rosso Ferrante 2021 Geografico
The Bolgheri Rosso Ferrante of Geografico is born along the Tuscan coast, in one of the most suitable areas for the production of elegant and structured red wines. The vineyards are situated on clayey soils enriched with sand and silt, with the presence of small fragments that promote drainage and the aromatic complexity of the grapes. The wine comes from a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with the influence of the Mediterranean climate and the proximity of the sea contributing to...
View product pageBolgheri DOC Adèo 2023 Campo alla Sughera
The Bolgheri Rosso Adéo di Campo alla Sughera is born in vineyards located in the heart of the magical terroir of Bolgheri.
It is produced with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, harvested only by hand. Fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in temperature-controlled barriques for about 10 days. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for 12 months, and for further 4 months in bottle.
It is characterized by an intense ruby red color. The nose opens with a floral bouq...
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