The idea of Supertuscan wine isn\u2019t new, but it sparked a revolution in the 1970s that changed the face of Italian wine forever. We got our hands on 4 of the most famous Super Tuscan wines out there!<\/p>\n
see the full article and wine details here: https:\/\/winefolly.com\/videos\/super-tuscan-wines\/<\/p>\n
In this video we\u2019ll learn about what a Super Tuscan wine is (it\u2019s a Tuscan wine made by blending non-traditional Tuscan grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon) and how they took the Italian wine scene by storm. You\u2019ll learn their history, plus how to identify these \u201cnamed wines\u201d in the marketplace. <\/p>\n
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Notes on Italian wine pronunciation:<\/p>\n
Vino da Tavola: Tav-o-la
\nSummus: Soo-mus
\nMagna Cum Laude: Magna-Coom-Loud-a<\/p>\n
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Wines tasted in this video: <\/p>\n
2020 Banfi \u201cMagna Cum Laude\u201d Toscana IGT
\nGrown in Montalcino, Tuscany between 400\u2013750 ft and a blend of around 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese and 15% Syrah <\/p>\n
See the tech sheet here:
\nhttps:\/\/this.wine\/v\/VT-ZOTNWJYVF\/<\/p>\n
2018 Banfi \u201cSummus\u201d Toscana IGT
\nGrown in Montalcino, Tuscany between 400\u2013750 ft and a blend of around 40% Sangiovese, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah<\/p>\n
Tech sheet here: https:\/\/this.wine\/v\/VT-IEDSMLWHB\/<\/p>\n
2020 Antinori \u201cTignanello\u201d Toscana IGT
\nGrown in Chianti Classico, Tuscany between 1150\u20131300 ft and a blend of around 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc<\/p>\n
Tech sheet: https:\/\/this.wine\/v\/VT-GSWKCBFVO\/<\/p>\n
2020 Tenuta san Guido \u201cSassacaia\u201d Bolgheri Sassacaia DOC
\nGrown in Bolgheri, Tuscany between 300\u20131300 ft and a blend of around 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc<\/p>\n
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