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Collezione Privata Selezione Famiglia Numero 2 2014
Toscana Rosso IGT
Our Buyer for Italy Davy Zyw has come up trumps yet again with this amazingly affordable Super Tuscan tribute from a famous Chianti estate in one of Tuscany’s smartest addresses. With lavish fruit and sophisticated oak spices it’s a dream Tuscan red.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Mouthwatering plum and bitter chocolate complexity. Very smooth
Aroma
Smoke, prunes, cherries and chocolate
More information
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Red - Medium Bodied
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Deep cherry red
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13.5% ABV
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10.13 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2020
The wine that put Tuscany on the map was Chianti. However, the Tuscan ‘winescape’ changed dramatically in the 1970s when Italy’s oldest and most famous wine dynasty, Antinori, caused great controversy by introducing ‘Bordeaux imposter’ Cabernet Sauvignon. It was blended with Sangiovese and then aged in French barriques to create Tignanello – the first Super Tuscan. The idea soon caught on. Collezione Privata comes from Antinori’s neighbour Fattoria Pratale. It’s a combination of finest Sangiovese and Merlot, aged in barrels for 12 months. 2014 is a superb year, as this beauty attests. Rich and opulent yet beautifully polished. Brimming with smoky black fruit flavours and gentle spice. Serve with fine cuisine from cannelloni to roast beef.
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