I’ve become such a wine geek, just trying to soak up all the info possible with much of it on RU-vid. There are some great presenters out there, but you may be the best. Thanks for your intelligence and knowledge. Much appreciated.
Awesome, Madeline! We just got back from Italy in September and spent some time in San Gimignano and fell in love with the Tuscan region. I had some confusion about Super Tuscans, but no more. Thanks for the video! Your awesome!
Just recently bought Sassicaia, Flaccianello, Il Blu from the 2020 vintage and Tignanello, Cepparello from 2019 so that video was perfectly timed for me. Can't wait to enjoy them in 15-20 years!
That was an amazing video! Thank you so very much. I really appreciate what you did there. I'm a Super Toscan lover and that's about the best explanation yet of their character. Agani, thank you for this vieo.
Lovely wines indeed ! ... Part of me wished Tuscany would let their native grapes shine vs trying to serve a more global audience / palate... On the other hand, the results are simply stunning ! Viva Italia !!!
absolutely the BEST youtube class on Super Tuscans. Clear explanations, good detail, and great summary of 4 different types... Italian wine DOC's etc. can be complicated a bit, but she gets it right from start to finish; with just enough information!! great work, as usual Madeline! THANK YOU!
What a great video on Super Toscans. I like the Rosso and Brunello from Banfi, so I will certainly try out their Super Toscans. I visited the beautiful region and Castello Banfi in 2002. Still have some bottles of that period. Greetz from Belgium.
I remember as a Somm in Beverly Hills having a table with two of my favorite guest. The debate was between the Tignanello and the Sasi- I can tell you both are wonderful. The Tignanello for me is an experience worth trying. The debate went on and still goes on till this day lol 😅
Super tuscans has dramatically impacted the wine world for a long time now. Even novices are really turning their choices. Super Venetians wines should also be in the limelight. They're gorgeous as well. I hope you make a vid out of it. Thanks.
If i hadn’t got my current job, I would have pursued my somm certifications. I will keep it as a hobby. Chianti Classico is my favorite wine hands down but I love super Tuscans.
Very well presented and well produced, Madeline. Given Sassacaia’s exceptional quality and reputation, why do you think it has not been elevated to DOCG status? Thanks.
As with all things Italy - It's going to take time. Personally though, and you're welcome to disagree, a single estate DOCG doesn't fit the Italian classification system. The original estate is just 4 acres, so what, is that the Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC? or, can they use all their 290 acres? Yes I like the wine, and what this estate has done for Tuscany is profound, but if we're going to do this for them, then we should probably consider all the other estates - or maybe make a new grand cru status in Italy... it feels a bit messy and without a grand vision in mind.
Hello Madeline thanks for this awesome video. I visited Castello Banfi last year and i had axciting wine casting of local sangiovese based wines. At the end the guy brought me Summus bottle and i was delighted with that tasting. still stuck ti my ❤. bye.
At 3:45 you show the Bolgheri DOC denomination on a bottle of Sassicaia, just notice that Sassicaia is the only monopole in the entire Italian appellation system since it has its own DOC "Bolgheri Sassicaia" !
Thanks! I’ve been a fan for years and I’m glad to finally see a way to thank you for these videos. I always enjoy your presentations and I’ve learned a ton from you since I bought your book a few years ago. Please keep them coming!
I'm pretty sure they were named Super, because they were way out of what Tuscany was doing at the time with their native varieties. So "More" than just usual tuscans... Super-tuscans!
