Variety: Super Tuscan (Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet)
Region: Italy
Cost: $21.50
Deep ruby in color, this blended red offers aromas and flavors of violets, roses, and ripe black cherry fruit. A good tannic structure on the finish will lend this wine to pastas, rich meats, and even game birds such as quail and pheasant.
Recommendations: The Super Tuscan blend has been growing on me, partially because my father-in-law and his neighbor make their own wine, one of which is a Super Tuscan. I paired this Super Tuscan with steaks that had been marinading for 24 hours, and the pairing was amazing. The juiciness of the steak was a great compliment to the ripe fruit and great tannins of this medium to full bodied red.
Allowing the wine to decant for a while mellowed out some of the tannins, but if you prefer a more tannic finish to your wine, enjoy it as soon as you open this one. If you’ve never enjoyed Italian wine before, I would normally recommened Chianti on principle, but this is definitly a wine that any lover of Italian wine should give a try.
Special thanks to the International Wine of the Month Club.
Italian wines have always been my favorites, especially those from Tuscany.
This is one Super Tuscan I have yet to try, but I\’m sure I will before the month
is over.