@@NoSediment well please keep it up. I’m not particularly confident buying Italian wine and I am finding your content extremely helpful and easy to absorb. Looking forward to more videos :)
So glad I found this site! Heading to Tuscany in October and want to make the most of our time there. Great info! Will be searching the rest of your posts on the region.
This actually helped me out more than I would have thought considering my low knowledge of Italian wines. This helps me with “California cab” drinkers more.
In your experience what is a typical breakdown of the different varieties in a Super Tuscan? Say 50% Sangiovese, 25 Cab Sauv, 25 Merlot? It seems to me Sangiovese is usually the majority….TIA
I actually think it is, or at least it was, the other way around. In the coastal area Sangiovese are not very well suited, therefore different grape varieties are grown. There are supertuscans made from vineyard more inland (Chianti and even Montalcino), and there Sangiovese could dominate more. 🤷♀️
So is a super tuscan wine in a sense any tuscany wine that uses a combination of cab sauv, cab franc, and/or merlot in a blend? I was always told super tuscans would run me up about $100, but I see other tuscan wines with those blended grapes for $10-$15
Well, Supertuscan could also be a 100% Sangiovese. It is not only French grape varieties. It used to be that Chianti Classico couldn’t be made from 100% Sangiovese (now it can be) and producers, who did it, had to downgrade their wines to IGT Toscana. 🤷♀️
SuperTuscans are so versatile that it is very difficult to generalise about food. I would look more deeply into grape varieties these wines are made of - and match those with food. 🤷♀️
The term still confuses me a little. Apart from, I assume, that they have to be from Tuscany, I struggle to find any clearly defined parameters. It sounds like a market nick name bestowed upon certain labels that saw formidable success in the wake of a shift to French grapes and production methods. So I assume you have to know this list of labels to identify super Tuscans.
That is exactly correct- that is not defined term with specific parameters. One will say that Super Tuscans are made in the area closer to the coastal line, but in reality it can also be wine made in Chianti or Montalcino. 🤷♀️ This term also doesn’t appear on the labels, it is really a nickname, as You mentioned Yourself. 🍷
I am sincerely trying to like Tuscan wines. But failing. At the price I'm prepared to pay, around Euro 20, i am just disappointed with the harshness, lack of fruit, and unpleasant aftertaste. How much does one need to pay to get a pleasant experience of Chianti or Brunello. Value for money Tuscany doesn't come near the French. 😢
I would probably argue other way around. There are always exceptions, but for me Italy offers way more value, that saying Tuscany is one of the most expensive regions and here the price/quality ratio might be harder to spot, that is true. 🙏🏻 Maybe Tuscany is not to Your taste? We don’t need to force ourselves to drink something that doesn’t bring us pleasure, despite what others might say.. ☺️
Only specialized journalists with houses in Tuscany (I am not referring to you) can write that there is even just a Supertscan with the depth and elegance of a Bordeaux. In Tuscany they should only think about making good Sangiovese and not bee the greatness and prices of wines from Bordeaux.
I agree that Sangiovese is great grape variety and I am happy that more producers nowadays are focusing on it and increasing its proportions in the blends. However, I am not against use of other grapes. For example, because of them Tuscany’s coastal area got that reputation. Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano are way more inland. Also, some of the Supertuscan wines are still so, so approachable, for example Vigorello by San Felice. 😉
You are such a breath of fresh air
Thank You! 🙏🏻
Why am I only finding this channel now??
Fantastic content!!
Thank You! This truly means a lot to me, as I have just started. 🙏🏻
@@NoSediment well please keep it up.
I’m not particularly confident buying Italian wine and I am finding your content extremely helpful and easy to absorb.
Looking forward to more videos :)
well done. concise and to the point. no need for 20 minutes to learn the basics.
Thank You! 🙏🏻 That is my aim! 🍾🎉
@@NoSediment I don't know about that, I'd watch a 20 mins of you describing supertuscans 😍🍷
So glad I found this site! Heading to Tuscany in October and want to make the most of our time there. Great info! Will be searching the rest of your posts on the region.
Where exactly are You planning to go? I am sure, You will have a great time and wonderful food everywhere You go! 💪🥂✨
This actually helped me out more than I would have thought considering my low knowledge of Italian wines. This helps me with “California cab” drinkers more.
Happy to hear that! 🙌
Thank you for the great content! Cheers from Canada🍷
Thank You for the kind words! ✨Cheers! 🥂🍾
Thanks for the clarification.
Cheers! 🙌
Thanks for a great video - we are going to Tuscany in September and want to make sure we sample as many of the regional wines as possible!
I am sure You will have a lovely time. I love it there - great food and amazing wine, beautiful views and architecture as well! 🍾🥂
Very well done, I really like your stile of presentation👌
Thank You very much! Cheers and enjoy the wine! 🥂🍾🎉
In your experience what is a typical breakdown of the different varieties in a Super Tuscan? Say 50% Sangiovese, 25 Cab Sauv, 25 Merlot? It seems to me Sangiovese is usually the majority….TIA
I actually think it is, or at least it was, the other way around. In the coastal area Sangiovese are not very well suited, therefore different grape varieties are grown. There are supertuscans made from vineyard more inland (Chianti and even Montalcino), and there Sangiovese could dominate more. 🤷♀️
Great review...🌹
I wish if I could visit Tuscany 😊
Thank You! ✨🥂🍾 I hope You do some day, it is a lovely place, with amazing food and wine! 🍷
@@NoSediment
Thanks 😊
Well, since I have gone through wset level 2 I have found myself more into it.
So is a super tuscan wine in a sense any tuscany wine that uses a combination of cab sauv, cab franc, and/or merlot in a blend? I was always told super tuscans would run me up about $100, but I see other tuscan wines with those blended grapes for $10-$15
Well, Supertuscan could also be a 100% Sangiovese. It is not only French grape varieties. It used to be that Chianti Classico couldn’t be made from 100% Sangiovese (now it can be) and producers, who did it, had to downgrade their wines to IGT Toscana. 🤷♀️
Which food is better for drinking with?
SuperTuscans are so versatile that it is very difficult to generalise about food. I would look more deeply into grape varieties these wines are made of - and match those with food. 🤷♀️
What is the best tasting wine in the world? And what does it look like?
May I ask to elaborate? I am not sure I understand Your question. 🙈
Dom Pellrione White Diamonds,and Krug Crystals from the Wrapper JZ.
The term still confuses me a little. Apart from, I assume, that they have to be from Tuscany, I struggle to find any clearly defined parameters. It sounds like a market nick name bestowed upon certain labels that saw formidable success in the wake of a shift to French grapes and production methods. So I assume you have to know this list of labels to identify super Tuscans.
That is exactly correct- that is not defined term with specific parameters. One will say that Super Tuscans are made in the area closer to the coastal line, but in reality it can also be wine made in Chianti or Montalcino. 🤷♀️ This term also doesn’t appear on the labels, it is really a nickname, as You mentioned Yourself. 🍷
@@NoSediment Thank you. Again.
Agne, where are you from? Trying to pin down your accent but I’m not too sure
I am from small country - Latvia. One of the Baltic Countries. 🙌
@@NoSediment that makes sense now!! Great presentations - you are good:)
Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2019 its better than sassicaia, for 100 dll
I have it in my cellar, will have to check! 😅
@@NoSediment jajaja you will not regret
@@NoSediment have you tried the Kurni 2019? italian wine
"Vayarities".. adorable
I am so sorry for that. I don’t say that anymore though 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@NoSediment No need to apologize! It is rather charming and, along with your great information, is one of the reasons I watch. Thank you ☺
I am sincerely trying to like Tuscan wines. But failing. At the price I'm prepared to pay, around Euro 20, i am just disappointed with the harshness, lack of fruit, and unpleasant aftertaste. How much does one need to pay to get a pleasant experience of Chianti or Brunello. Value for money Tuscany doesn't come near the French. 😢
I would probably argue other way around. There are always exceptions, but for me Italy offers way more value, that saying Tuscany is one of the most expensive regions and here the price/quality ratio might be harder to spot, that is true. 🙏🏻 Maybe Tuscany is not to Your taste? We don’t need to force ourselves to drink something that doesn’t bring us pleasure, despite what others might say.. ☺️
Never read such bullshit.
Only specialized journalists with houses in Tuscany (I am not referring to you) can write that there is even just a Supertscan with the depth and elegance of a Bordeaux. In Tuscany they should only think about making good Sangiovese and not bee the greatness and prices of wines from Bordeaux.
I agree that Sangiovese is great grape variety and I am happy that more producers nowadays are focusing on it and increasing its proportions in the blends. However, I am not against use of other grapes. For example, because of them Tuscany’s coastal area got that reputation. Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano are way more inland. Also, some of the Supertuscan wines are still so, so approachable, for example Vigorello by San Felice. 😉