So, I'm not extremely familiar with Super Tuscans. As I understand it, they're sort of like the Italian version of a Meritage. Super Tuscans are primarily made with Sangiovese grapes (basically the grapes that make Chianti) mixed with other grapes, typically Italian grapes. In the case of this wine, however, the grapes used are a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Merlot & Petit Verdot.
The wine is a lovely garnet color, medium bodied, with a lot of cedar-y, toasted oak notes on the nose along with hints of vanilla. The flavor is pure Texas cookout (after dark, on the banks of a lazy river, with a bonfire burning). I taste smoke and leather, fresh basil and lemonade. There are hints of dark fruit, as well, but I can't quite identify what kind. Something juicy but not sweet.
Maybe it's the Sangiovese talking to me, but I think I'd enjoy this wine with wood oven pizza or a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs.
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