Wine Tasting – Tuscany

We are excited to announce our next tasting event, an exploration of the fantastic wines from Tuscany, Italy. Join us on Wednesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. as our own Travis Doyle will lead us through five incredible wines from this famed region.

This tasting features 100% Sangiovese wines, as well as blends known as “Super Tuscans.” The term Super Tuscan came about in the late 1970s and is an umbrella term used to describe blends from Tuscany that often include grapes that are not indigenous to Italy. Much of Italy’s wine regions are strictly regulated regarding the type of grapes that can be used. Winemakers became frustrated with the Italian government’s restrictions and began experimenting with different blends. Wine laws finally changed in 1992 to formally allow these blends.

TASTING LINEUP

Antinori Tignanello 2020
Super Tuscan Blend (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc). Dark cherry, dried raspberry, iron, toasted almond, and vanilla.

Sesti Rosso di Montalcino 2021
100% Sangiovese – concentrated but fresh and elegant. Black cherry, mint, black tea, and tobacco.

Montepeloso A’Quo 2022
Super Tuscan blend (Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Cabernet Sauvignon) – Bold and juicy with succulent red cherry, cedar, tobacco, and leather.

Bibbiano ‘Vigna del Capannino’ Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
100% Sangiovese – dense and ripe with notes of sour black cherry, prune, balsamic, cinnamon, and clove.

Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli ‘Mix 36’ 2015
100% Sangiovese – Ripe and herbaceous with notes of blackberry, black currant, blueberry, Thai basil, bay leaves, and cigar box.