{"title":"Super Tuscan","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2020-guado-al-tasso-antinori","title":"2020 Guado al Tasso, Antinori","description":"\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Marchesi Antinori 2020 Bolgheri Superiore Guado al Tasso sees Cabernet Franc at over 30% of the blend in this vintage, with the rest going to Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% to 20% to Merlot. Matarocchio was not produced this year, and this wine benefits from the extra Cabernet Franc as a result. The 2019 and 2021 vintages of Guado al Tasso are quite concentrated and rich, whereas 2020 is leaner in texture, along the lines of the edition we saw made in 2010. There was rain in September. Managing Director Renzo Cotarella says he would not describe 2020 as a hot vintage because the rain did pose challenges at the end of the growing season. In Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast, budbreak is earlier than in other appellations, and the growing season is longer as a result. This is a benefit to the international varieties used here. The wine shows nice richness and intensity. The Cabernet Franc definitely comes through and adds the characteristic vertical lift and linearity that the grape is known for. You get black fruit, spice, white pepper and no signs of bitter stems or bramble. Sweet, almost milky tannins are interlocked with fresh acidity to give this wine good cellaring potential. The new oak was dialed back a bit in this vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Southern Wine and Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50663585055041,"sku":"01-22983","price":154.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1688\/1467\/files\/qsl9hpni1ddoloe64ixd.jpg?v=1709414265"},{"product_id":"2023-vannucci-piaggia-pietranera-toscana","title":"2023 Vannucci Piaggia Pietranera Toscana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"prod_detail\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail_sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense and thick ruby red colour. Complex on the nose, reminiscent of fruits of the forest jam, sweet spices, thyme and cocoa. Full-bodied. Excellent balance between alcohols and polyalcohols, acids and tannins, with a persistent finish and a pleasant sweet, fresh and fruity follow-through. It goes well with mature cheeses, red meat and game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box alsolike rprod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skurnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50839352049985,"sku":"01-23972","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1688\/1467\/files\/Sangio.png?v=1738191168"},{"product_id":"2019-rocca-di-montegrossi-geremia-toscano","title":"2019 Rocca Di Montegrossi Geremia Toscano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 Geremia is packed with dark blue\/purplish fruit, gravel, incense, licorice, scorched earth and graphite. This potent Merlot packs quite the punch. Even with all of its intensity, the 2019 remains vibrant and full of energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate Notes: Hand-harvested. Fermented on indigenous yeasts in upright wooden fermentation tanks. Aged for 20 months in French oak barrels (80%) and tonneaux (20%), with 8% new oak and the rest between 1-4 years old. Aged in bottle for 24 months. Unfiltered. 71% Merlot and 29% Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Berkeley Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50835916783937,"sku":"01-24020","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1688\/1467\/files\/M3861-1.png?v=1740005115"},{"product_id":"2021-tignanello-toscana-igt-antinori","title":"2021 Tignanello Toscana IGT, Antinori","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003cspan\u003eFirst made in 1971, this legendary Italian wine now celebrates its 50th birthday. Happy Birthday, Tignanello! The Marchesi Antinori 2021 Tignanello (made with 79% Sangiovese, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc) pulls on all the heartstrings. To be released in May, the wine shows a quintessentially pretty taste profile with tart fruit flavors, redcurrant, tea leaf, heritage rose, crushed white pepper, licorice, nutmeg, clove and chopped mint. It opens slowly to reveal more richness and exuberance with time, becoming downright voluptuous and heady a short while later. The through line, however, remains the bright freshness and minerality of Sangiovese. Compared to the 2018 vintage (which I also loved), this vintage has more overall fruit weight and volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  The 2021 Tignanello is every bit as impressive from bottle as it was from barrel and then just after bottling. Silky and polished, with exceptional finesse, the 2021 has all the pedigree to become a modern benchmark for Tignanello and Italian wine more broadly. Bright dark red fruit, blood orange, spice, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco all soar out of the glass, framed by a discreet touch of French oak that adds raciness. In some vintages, the elements are discernible. In 2021, it is the total harmony of the wine that makes the strongest and deepest impression. The 2021 spent 17 months in wood, three months in neutral oak during the malolactic fermentation and then 14 months (50% new) for the rest of its aging. Superb.    \u003cstrong\u003e#8 Wine of the Year, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Wine and Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50812580168001,"sku":"01-23606","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1688\/1467\/files\/1757659x.webp?v=1741463326"},{"product_id":"2023-le-volte-dell-ornellaia-ludovico-tuscany","title":"2023 Le Volte Dell ' Ornellaia Ludovico, Tuscany","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003c\/span\u003eThe 2023 Le Volte Dell'Ornellaia is a saturated red\/ruby color and is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, raised in used barrels for around 10 months. Always a wine leaning into the fruity and approachable side of things, the nose is fruity and fresh with aromas of candied flowers, crushed raspberries, red apples, and fresh stony earth. Medium to full-bodied, it’s very elegant with a joyful ease. It’s a great snapshot into these wines, which are mighty tasty now and have a lot of character. Drink 2025-2035.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50858801594689,"sku":"01-24364","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1688\/1467\/files\/nhyvfplgckpepcylgtuv.jpg?v=1750365039"},{"product_id":"2021-fabio-motta-le-gonnare-bolgheri-superiore","title":"2021 Fabio Motta Le Gonnare Bolgheri Superiore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003cspan\u003eElegant, bright colour. Cassis, mint, elderberry and violet on the nose. Taut acidity and firm tannins on the palate, powerful, lots of tannins on the back palate, earthy, noticeable juiciness on the side palate, becomes slightly bold on the finish and remains rough on dark fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beaune Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50940180169025,"sku":"01-24694","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1688\/1467\/files\/3998a84-0-0.jpg?v=1761694059"},{"product_id":"2022-sassicaia-tenuta-san-guido","title":"2022 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - International Wine Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Sassicaia is simply brilliant in this vintage, showing a remarkable level of poise and freshness. It opens with a captivating bouquet of ripe blackberries, plum, florals and subtle herbs, underscored by a touch of spice, tobacco and minerals. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied and well-structured, with velvety tannins and a lively acidity that provides perfect balance. Rich flavors of red\/dark fruits, tobacco and spices unfold beautifully, leading to a long, persistent finish that is both refined and elegant. A stunning example of Sassicaia's pedigree and resilience to thrive year after year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2022 Sassicaia is a deeper, youthful magenta\/red color with a slightly deeper aromatic profile of rosemary, gravelly earth, sage, mossy earth, and fresh black cherries. The palate has slightly broader shoulders but remains elegant. It has more plushness on the mid-palate, while its acidity shines through with the finish. It will need several years to shed its baby fat and show its full potential. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regal Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51028011123009,"sku":"01-24790","price":279.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1688\/1467\/files\/generated_638778493779105782_1851377x_6670cb5e-6eca-476c-9afa-eeb879a6d3c8.webp?v=1764135372"},{"product_id":"2023-guidalberto-toscana-igt-tenuta-san-guido","title":"2023 Guidalberto Toscana IGT, Tenuta San Guido","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\" class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003c\/span\u003eSuper-fresh with balsamic herb, blueberry and floral aromatics, Guidalberto 2023 has blossomed into a grand vin all of its own. Invigorating cool forest berry flavours mingle with touches of spice and fine, silky tannins. So poised. Wow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\" class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003c\/span\u003eThis vintage shows a remarkable aromatic profile of Mediterranean herbs, cassis, black cherries, leather and earth with a kind of gamey depth. Full-bodied, it shows velvety, slightly sandy tannins with a firm structure, refreshing integrated acidity and a savory cedar finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003c\/span\u003eOn the nose, the density of blackberries and damp earth is balanced by the clean snap of pencil eraser and wild mint. The palate brings tangy, tart blackberries, black plums and citrus, alongside more wild mint and fennel, while smooth tannins sit back and watch a hot, acidic river carry the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regal Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51266671313217,"sku":"01-24886","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1688\/1467\/files\/bnobrscuoetufoxxt4po.jpg?v=1768855987"},{"product_id":"2018-mazzei-siepi","title":"2018 Mazzei Siepi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003c\/span\u003eSiepi, Fonterutoli’s Merlot\/Sangiovese blend, is absolutely gorgeous in 2018. Rich, pliant and creamy, Siepi offers all of the seductiveness of Merlot with the bright acids and grip of Sangiovese. Inky blue\/purplish fruit, lavender, dried herbs, spice, licorice and new leather meld together in an open-knit, inviting Tuscan red with no hard edges and tons of allure shaped by alberese soils with a good bit of clay. The 2018 is an undeniably sexy wine with so much immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely perfumed and crystal-clear with violets, plums, raspberries, walnuts and black olives. It’s medium-to full-bodied with very fine tannins that are extremely polished and refined. The length is long and very precise. Chocolate and hazelnuts. This is the 25th anniversary of this fine merlot and sangiovese. Hard not to drink now, but better after 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI tasted this wine in a preview capacity a few months back and am coming back now with a final review. The lovely 2018 Siepi, from old vines of Sangiovese and Merlot, comes out roaring. I have long been a fan of this historic wine that so carefully blends the fruity freshness and bright flavors of the Tuscan grape with the soft and succulent background tones of the French counterpart. These two sides achieve elegance and balance in this classic vintage. To the palate, the wine is fleshed out and texturally rich. I'm happily settling on the higher part of the range of scores I had previously published. The wine has come together in seamless fashion with that extra bottle aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Wine and Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51919349678401,"sku":"01-25397","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1688\/1467\/files\/mmtbppmb5y8xn0vzvjqf.jpg?v=1783289525"},{"product_id":"2021-piaggia-carmignano-riserva","title":"2021 Piaggia Carmignano Riserva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:  \u003c\/span\u003eThe 2021 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia takes its time in the glass, tempting the imagination with dried violets and flowery underbrush that evolve into peppery wild berries, autumnal spices and a dusting of cocoa. Elegant and velvety in feel, this sweeps across the palate, gaining contrast through a core of mineral-inflected yet pleasantly ripe red and black fruits. Tantalizing acidity guides the experience. The 2021 finishes with dramatic length and concentration, leaving a bitter blackberry resonance to mingle with edgy tannins, while a hint of blood orange forces the mouth to water for more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52008885223745,"sku":"01-24446","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0009\/1688\/1467\/files\/zjdtmfdsut9hbmlq15bj.jpg?v=1784755138"}],"url":"https:\/\/vintagewinessd.com\/collections\/super-tuscan.oembed","provider":"Vintage Wines San Diego","version":"1.0","type":"link"}