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Super Tuscan

February 18, 2011 
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The term “Super Tuscan” describes any Tuscan red wine that does not adhere to traditional blending laws for the region. For example, Chianti Classico wines are made from a blend of grapes with Sangiovese as the dominant varietal in the blend. Super Tuscans often use other grapes, especially cabernet sauvignon, making them ineligible for DOC(G) classification under the traditional rules. Many of the important and famous wines in Tuscany are actually the IGTs. The more expensive wines have since the 70’s been called Super Tuscans.

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