Glossary

Super Tuscan

/SOO-per TUS-kun/

Premium Tuscan wines using non-traditional varieties.

Regions

Full Definition

Super Tuscan refers to premium Tuscan wines that broke DOC rules, typically using Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or 100% Sangiovese, often in barriques. Pioneers like Sassicaia and Tignanello in the 1970s proved Italian wines could match Bordeaux quality. Many were labeled IGT Toscana. Some are now DOC Bolgheri.

Related Terms

sassicaiatignanellobolgheri

See Also

tuscanysangiovese
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Reference

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Bleeding off juice from red wine tanks to make rose.

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Italy's most planted red grape, the base of Chianti.

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Metal closure alternative to cork.

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Solid particles that settle in wine over time.