Welcome to the long weekend! It's been a busy day of running errands and grocery shopping (we'll see the results of that over the next few days!) and now it's time for a nice relaxing dinner and glass of wine. Tonight I've opened up a special bottle from one of my colleagues who makes his own wine under his eponymous cellars label. He gave me this bottle of Super Tuscan he made in 2019, and although I have no idea what the blend is, I can only guess that it blends some Sangiovese with other Bordeaux varietals sourced from Italy. Given that I'm a firm believer that ignorance is bliss, let's dive into this wine!
The wine is a deep ruby in the glass, somewhat darker than your typical Sangiovese which is no doubt a testament to the blending of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A gentle swirl in the glass reveals aromas of green pepper, black cherry and a hint of floral undertones that I find intriguing. Take a sip and you're greeted with a subdued black fruit blend of black cherry and plum, intermingled with some pomegranate and green herbs. Midpalate, you see a nice transition to some earthy minerality with hints of mint and floral, before easing into the finish, with youthful tannins that support a classically dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, as it's a very pleasant drinking wine that's really highlights the varietals that make a good Super Tuscan. This wine would pair with a variety of hearty dishes, from big steaks to risotto, hearty stews to generous pasta. Tonight I am taking the classic Italian route and enjoying this wine with some linguine topped with Italian sausage marinara, fresh basil and shaved parmesan. Cheers!
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