All about Super Tuscans

Appearance

  • Color: Deep ruby to garnet, often with a dense, opaque quality due to the use of darker grape varieties.
  • Opacity: High, reflecting the wine’s intensity and concentration.

Aroma

  • Primary Aromas: Dark fruits such as blackberry, black cherry, and plum.
  • Secondary Aromas: Notes of herbs, tobacco, leather, and earthy elements, often coupled with hints of spice such as black pepper.
  • Tertiary Aromas: With age, Super Tuscans can develop complex aromas of dried fruit, truffle, cedar, and dark chocolate, thanks to extended barrel aging in French oak.

Flavor Profile

  • Fruit Flavors: Predominantly black cherry, blackberry, and cassis.
  • Other Flavors: Hints of vanilla, cedar, tobacco, and chocolate are common due to oak aging. Some wines also feature spicy and herbal notes.
  • Oak Influence: Significant, as many Super Tuscans are aged in French oak barrels to add complexity and depth, imparting flavors of vanilla, spice, and a toasty character.

Structure

  • Body: Full-bodied, providing a rich and opulent mouthfeel.
  • Tannins: High, giving the wine a firm structure and considerable aging potential.
  • Acidity: Medium to high, contributing to the wine’s balance and longevity.
  • Alcohol: Ranges from 13.5% to 15%

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Pairings for Super Tuscans

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Mushroom risotto or truffle pasta

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