The 2021 Fiori di Fano from Robert Renzoni Vineyards delivers a refined Super Tuscan–inspired blend that balances California richness with Italian structure. Composed of 52% Sangiovese, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Merlot, it is expressive now yet clearly built for the cellar.
The 2017 Le Lucere is a polished Brunello from San Filippo, showcasing an elegant side of Sangiovese. With high praise from critics and a cult-like following, this wine brings layered aromatics, refined tannins, and a long, savory finish. Though we came in slightly below the consensus, it’s undeniably well-crafted.
Blending Sangiovese with Bordeaux varietals, the 2022 Cielo Rubio offers a structured, full-bodied take on the Super Tuscan model, reimagined in California’s Central Coast. With pronounced aromatics and firm tannins, this wine favors a measured decant and cellaring potential through 2037.
A bold and structured Brunello di Montalcino, this Sangiovese from Ferretti showcases the best of Tuscany with layers of dark fruit, earth, and spice. With high tannins, bright acidity, and a long finish, it’s a wine that rewards patience but is already drinking beautifully with the right meal.
Laguna Canyon’s 2022 Due Viti TWO-POINT-O Reserve is a California-grown take on a Super Tuscan-style blend. With Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese in equal parts, this wine shows structure, fruit, and balance. Small production, clean winemaking, and a long finish make it a smart pick for red blend fans.
Tuscany, a region synonymous with romantic landscapes and winemaking traditions, continues to charm wine enthusiasts with its expression of Sangiovese. The 2019 Podere Campriano Chianti Classico Riserva exemplifies this region’s expertise.
Explore the secrets behind the 2017 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino, and discover why this family-owned winery remains a leader in Brunello production.
Steeped in history, yet poised for the future: the 2019 Mesa del Sol “Prima Rossi” is an enchanting red blend from a legend-in-the-making winemaker.
The 2021 Castellare Chianti Classico is a harmonious blend of fruit, herbal, and earthy notes that makes it both a food-friendly red wine, and an excellent choice for daily sipping.
Fruit-forward, rich, and bold: the 2019 Ella’s Vineyard Estate Lavoro is an intriguing Super Tuscan-inspired blend from a family-owned Paso Robles winery.
If you love Super Tuscans that are bold, elegant, and have expansive palates with rivers of lush dark fruit, this bottle of 2018 Cabreo “Il Borgo” is one to hold and drink now, or cellar for a special occasion.
When wine critics like Jancis Robinson and James Sucking describe the 2016 Caiarossa, they use words like “brooding” and “complex”. One sip of this seven-grape blend Super Tuscan, and you will understand why.
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