In this wine collecting 101 video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm explains the story behind Super Tuscan wines and then identifies and discusses five top wineries that produce Super Tuscan wines. Attorney Somm also discusses buying strategies and some of his favorite wines produced by these five producers.
SUPER TUSCAN PRODUCERS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO
Tenuta San Guido
Ornellaia
Antinori
Montevertine
Fontodi
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Learn the story behind Priorat wines and my favorite Priorat wine producers here: https://youtu.be/eBaK7Gk5Vuk
Beautifully done John. Italy is one of my favorite countries for wine. I have been able to taste many of those wines, tho I have been lacking the few 100% sangiovese wines you have mentioned. I have been really looking into those as of recently. I have a decent collection of wine, but only a few years old I am lacking past vintages or many older than 2016. One of my favorite wines that I have been ever able to enjoy is a few older vintages of guado al tasso. Any suggestions on how to increase my on hand of older vintages, without paying crazily over price? I would love to trade many newer vintages for older vintages. But still have concerns of how older vintages have been stored. Any suggestions?
Once again beautifully done John!
Nice explanation!!!
Very high quality video ! Thank you for being well explained and very informative ! Started my wine journey a couple years ago with my wife and its such an enjoyable experience to learn more and more on this beautiful subject. Keep doing your great work !
Being a Super Tuscan fan, I have read many articles about the history of Super Tuscans in the past — from Wine Folly to Masterclass, Wine Enthusiast, and other reputable publications and online sources — but this video is, for me, the most engaging and fascinating, by far. I can’t rave enough about the stellar script and superb overall content; the extensive research you did for this; and the crystal-clear reflection of your in-depth knowledge and breadth of experience and expertise. Also notable is your relaxed and confident manner of presentation which is yet another reflection of your firm and masterful grasp of this topic. Your discussion of five top Super Tuscan producers — all exceptional, fabled and legendary — is so interesting with plenty of important and fascinating details. I also greatly appreciate the vintage recommendations, and I completely agree with you particularly with regard to the epic 2010 and 2016 vintages. Congratulations on this brilliant video — certainly one of your best! All Super Tuscan fans, or any wine enthusiast for that matter, should watch this video at least twice.😁 Also, thank you for the movie recommendation. I will surely look for it and watch it. Santé, John!
Have you ever had Marchesi Mazzei – Siepi? Incredible stuff. Highly recommend. Thanks for the video!
Learned so much from this video. Great content!
Great video and explanation! I’ve had my first bottle of Le Pergole Torte after I proposed to my wife in Venice, so it will always be very special to us. It seems the next ‘big’ thing in Tuscany are Cab Franc dominated wines. I’ve recently had Paleo from Le Macchiole and Lodovico from Tenuta di Biserno (after Ornellaia was sold, the Antinori brothers bought this estate). Both were amazing wines in a completely new category for me.
We definitely hosted a tasting one evening with the Guidalberto, a Beau Vigne, and Marquis d’aleseme over the holidays. It was a ton of fun.
Thank you very much for this very good and interrsting video! Personally, I have some doubts about the real quality of cabernet based super tuscan wines after 15 years of bottle age or so. I would have added Vigna l'Apparita (100 percent merlot single vineyard of Castello di Ama), but unfortunately, prices have skyrocketed there also. I do like Le Pergole Torte, but at current prices, it's also not interesting. The biggest problem of these wines is that the prices got astronomical and there isn't a good price/quality relationship anymore. I prefer buying buying wines from Bordeaux (e.g. Giscours, Domaine de Chevalier and Phélan-Ségur) where quality is very good and prices still affordable. The problem is that in Italy, every enoteca wants to have Sassicaia and every luxury restaurant too – even around the world! The most interesting between these is imho the Flaccianello, but bought immediately after release: I bought six bottles 2016 at 85 USD. Unfortunately, quantities have been limited to six bottles for each customer.
Very nice episode, I have tried many Sassicaia although it is over priced ,
But value for money in Le Volte
Great information and video. Question: I’m sitting on a 2016 Sassicaia. How long before it’s ready?
Great video John, very much in my comfort zone! Excellent historic context as well. I feel that Guidalberto and Le Serre Nuovo are excellent value and I stock these nearly every vintage. Sassicaia only in an excellent vintage, prices are becoming insane.
As for the 100% Sangiovese wines, I would like to add Cepparello from Isole e Olena (Paolo de Marchi) to the list. Fantastic wine, very ageworthy. Unfortunately prices are going up fast here as well (€50 for 2015, now almost €100 for 2019..). But highly recommendable still!
As with all your videos, great work! I’ve been lucky to have had all the ones you’ve mentioned (with a few in the cellar still) except the Masseto.
Thank you for this really detailed and well-researched coverage of Super Tuscans! I haven’t tasted many STs but have a Sassicaia 2015 and 2019 that I’m cellaring. I’m bringing a Le Volte 2019 to my next wine night as part of a value wine challenge. Also I’m wondering if you’d consider doing podcasts going forward, I think your content and delivery lend themselves really well to the format. Cheers!
I always get the Le Serre Nuove when it comes out. Ages really well for a second wine.
Great content as always. Could you please.make a video on what to assess when buying vintage bottles? I can't buy cases, but can afford single bottles. And lately I was confronted with a choice of several bottles with various fill levels, capsule states etc. My doubts are should you always go for the highest fill when buying old vintages (30+ years)? I know you also love champagne and they are also all over the place with fill levels. If you can explain a little bit about it would be great.
Fantastic video. Very informative!
Although I’m a big a big proponent of using native wine grapes to make your wine, I would like to try more super Tuscans. I also wonder why the other regions of Italy aren’t making super wines. I don’t see super Veneto, super Piedmonte super Sicilia etc. Thanks for the information and including Le Volte. That is delicious. I read the rules for Chianti Classico and the list of grapes you can use are a wide range of grapes to blend with Sangiovese one being Gamay.
Outstanding John, huge Super Tuscan fan ! Appreciate the backstory which really clarified the history of these producers. Had many of these, some in the cellar, and more on the bucket list. All the best my friend 🍷😎
I liked this episode very much on one of my favourite wine region in the world. I would only add one prestigious wine that got a lot of attention lately : Lodovico (from Lodovico Antinori's name) which is predominently cabernet franc. This wine comes from Tenuta di Biserno. This wine is one of my all time favorite wine. Keep doing great videos !
Can you review Pintia?
fantastic overview, as usual!
Great content! 👌
missing Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore!!
I was just gifted a 2001 Tignanello. I have never tried this super Tuscan. Have you ever had or tried this vintage ? Your Chanel is amazing, entertaining and incredibly informative. Thank you.
What is your opinion on the Mazzei produced wines?