{"title":"Super Tuscan Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eSuper Tuscan wines\u003c\/strong\u003e are among Italy’s most influential modern reds, originating in Tuscany as winemakers began blending traditional Sangiovese with international grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. These wines broke traditional DOC regulations in the 1970s but quickly gained global recognition for their power, complexity, and exceptional quality. Today, Super Tuscans are considered some of Italy’s most collectible wines, often produced in renowned regions such as Bolgheri and the Tuscan coast.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somm2311-bdm19nantia-750","title":"Badia di Morrona, Toscano Rosso IGT \"N'Antia\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs wines such as “Sassicaia,” “Ornellaia,” and “Paleo” have proved, the Mediterranean coast of Tuscany is more than capable of producing world-class reds from the ‘Bordeaux’ varieties—namely, the Cabernets and Merlot. Tuscan takes on Bordeaux-style blends may have once been considered novelties, but today, they are classics. And while the epicenter of the “super-Tuscan” movement is the area around the coastal town of Bolgheri, the stretch of coast extending from Pisa in the north to Grosseto in the south is teeming with serious Cabernet. One could use the term “Baby Bolgheri” to describe today’s red from Badia di Morrona, but the only babyish thing about it is its price. Otherwise, this 2019, called “N’Antia,” is grown-up wine through and through, offering serious super-Tuscan breed at an exceptionally reasonable price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Badia” is Italian for “abbey,” and the centerpiece of this vast estate is a lovingly renovated 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-century monastery set on 600 hectares of land (100 of which are vineyards). The hamlet of Morrona, about 20 miles outside of Pisa, is part of the Colline Pisane—one of the geographically specific subzones of Chianti and the closest of those to the coast. As with Bolgheri, which is further south and closer still to the Mediterranean, the Pisane hills were once underwater; generally, there is more silt, sand and alluvial gravel in Bolgheri and more limestone and clay up near Pisa, but both areas are ultimately a wide mix of soil types. Given their proximity to the sea, they are milder, drier climates than those further inland (i.e. Chianti Classico), and have shown an affinity for the Bordeaux varieties even before the Marchese Mario Incisa della Rochetta (Sassicaia) first planted them in Bolgheri in the 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eComprised of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and roughly 20% each Merlot and Cabernet Franc sourced from a south-facing site in gravelly soils, the 2019 “N’Antia” was aged 15 months in French oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebarriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and 10 months in bottle before release. It has since enjoyed a few years of bottle age, which has given its time to integrate its oak component and allow fruit and earth notes to come to the fore. In the glass, it’s a deep, nearly opaque ruby-black moving to garnet at the rim, with aromas of black currant, raspberry, cassis, tobacco, sage, and a cedary\/underbrushy component that, to me, is a common thread among the best super-Tuscans. Nearly full-bodied, with a still-powerful tannic structure and great balancing freshness, this wine transforms into something more lush and velvety with about 30-45 minutes in a decanter. I certainly would have pegged it as a much-more-expensive bottle, and I can’t help but wonder how popular this wine must be among sommeliers in Italian restaurants—I would have loved to work with it back in the day, as it is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e of wine for the money. My first impulse is to serve it cool (60 degrees, to tame its power a touch) with a grilled ribeye and a side of sautéed broccoli rabe, but there are lots of ways to go here: just meet it head-on and let the fun begin. It’s delicious wine, so it’s hard to go wrong. Cheers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41171306315830,"sku":"SOMM2311-BDM19NANTIA-750","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019BadiadiMorrona_ToscanoRossoIGTN_Antia_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1699293608"},{"product_id":"somm2409-cndll13ciclope-750","title":"2013 Candialle, IGT Rosso Toscano \"Ciclope\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Jarkko Peränen went to Chianti about 30 years ago the plan was to work a harvest and then return to his native Finland with his wife Josaphin. Instead they fell in love with the region, and in 1999 purchased a little farm in Panzano where they’ve been ever since. Chianti, and its primary grape Sangiovese, is their passion, but they also have some lovely parcels of Merlot, Syrah, and Petit Verdot, so . . . why not do their own “Super Tuscan” blend? Of course this isn’t a super slick, point chaser, it’s a robust, soulful, complex wine that has now aged to perfection. Named for a dog who lost an eye to a porcupine, “Ciclope” has so much character and aromatic pizzazz for the money it’s down right shocking–this is one of the most complete red wines that is sub $40 I’ve seen in ages. Grab as much as you can!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Josephin and Jarkko Peränen purchased their beautiful property in 1999 (releasing their first wines in 2002), the estate is a former \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epodere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (sharecropper farm) dating back to Roman times. Josephin and Jarkko are avid organic farmers tending 12 hectares of vines right in the heart of the above-mentioned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econca d’oro,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a broad bowl extending south of Panzano that is home to some of the biggest names in Tuscan wine: Castello dei Rampolla, Fontodi, La Massa…the list is long, and Candialle has risen to an elite level in a relatively short amount of time. The rest of the 42 hectare property is planted to olive trees, forests, and fields. The Peränens are true believers in polyculture and biodiversity, and as such they also maintain cover crops in the vineyards that complement the flora and fauna that exists throughout their estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoils in the Candialle vineyards, most of which sit at about 300 meters of elevation, contain a high percentage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egalestro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a friable clay marl with a high limestone content; there is also some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epietraforte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (hard sandstone) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealberese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (hard chalk). This soil composition, combined with wide diurnal temperature shifts, imbues the wines with the kind of lively energy and perfume that sets the best Chianti Classico wines apart. While most of their wines are 100% Sangiovese, they do have some small parcels of Merlot, Syrah, and Petit Verdot that they blended together, along with a healthy portion of said Sangiovese, to create the deliciously unique, and very small production, blend called “Ciclope.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilar to their Chianti bottlings, the “Ciclope” was fermented in steel and cement tanks and then racked into mostly used barrels of 350 and 600 liters to age for about 18 months before bottling without fining or filtration. It then aged in the bottle for many years before being shipped out here to their California importer. Treat this wine like a properly aged “riserva,” with a gentle decant off the sediment followed by service at cellar temperature in Bordeaux stems. The initial notes of Damson plum, Morello cherry, cassis, and dried blueberry are quickly followed by savory whiffs of sagebrush, leather, cigar box, dried rose petals, and a bit of fresh porcini. It’s a shockingly complex wine, especially given the price, and could easily be enjoyed with just a bit of aged parmigiano or pecorino, but it still has plenty of structure so I would highly encourage you to try it with the below recipe for Tuscan wild boar stew made with a bit of chocolate (aka \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinghiale in Dolceforte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Buono appetito!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42974564909110,"sku":"SOMM2409-CNDLL13CICLOPE-750","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2013Candialle_IGTRossoToscanoCiclope_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1724181101"},{"product_id":"tenuta-dell-ornella-ornellaia-bolgheri-superioresomm2511-orn22bolg-750","title":"2022 Tenuta dell’Ornella “Ornellaia” Bolgheri Superiore","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnellaia estate in Bolgheri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Tuscan Coast) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas become one of the most iconic blends in all of Italy. Modeled after a Bordeaux top growth, this estate, within 25 years, has had a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trajectory that has put it on course with the First Growths of Bordeaux. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt shares the mantle with Sassicaia as one of Tuscany’s true “First Growths”. Prized for its impressive silkiness upon release, with a powerful Bordeaux-like structure is a must for serious collectors. Structured, but racy at the same time. An amalgam of chocolate licorice, sandalwood, soy, graphite, and espresso adds to the complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppealing to both Super Tuscan purists \u0026amp; First Growth Bordeaux collectors at a fraction of the price! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure your bottles today and experience why Ornellaia remains one of the most iconic wines in all of Italy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenuta dell’Ornellaia is the brainchild of Lodovico Antinor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ei, who founded this gorgeous, sprawling estate in Tuscany’s Maremma in 1981. Vines were planted in 1982, and the first vintages were overseen by the legendary oenologist and winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. Today, Ornellaia is owned by the Frescobaldi family, but like all of the Frescobaldi properties, it is run independently. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe estate produces a wide range of wines, from the entry-level Le Volte to the super-premium Merlot Masseto. To us, it’s the Cabernet Sauvignon-based Ornellaia that truly captures the essence of these unique vineyards and microclimates. Great attention is given to viticulture and winemaking. Each of the varieties and parcels is harvested, vinified, and aged separately, a process that can include as many as 80 separate component wines. Fermentation takes place partly in wood and partly in steel, while the malolactic fermentation is finished in French oak barrels. The wines are aged separately for roughly twelve months. The final blend is assembled, and the wines are racked back into oak for a further six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMolte Grazie!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44324188651574,"sku":"SOMM2511-ORN22BOLG-750","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022Tenutadell_Ornellaia_Ornellaia_BolgheriSuperioreDOC_1.png?v=1762982161"},{"product_id":"2016-castell-in-villa-santa-crocesomm2512-cstv16scrce-750","title":"2016 Castell’in Villa, \"Santa Croce\" Toscana IGT","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastell’in Villa is one of Tuscany’s most resolutely traditional estates,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where proprietor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrincess Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e releases her wines only when she believes they are ready, not when the market expects them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNowhere is this philosophy more vividly expressed than in “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanta Croce”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an equal‑parts Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat, for most producers, would qualify as a library release, yet here emerges as the current offering after nearly eight years of slow evolution in French Allier barriques and large Slavonian casks. This is not the monolithic, polished style of Super Tuscan you find in Maremma or Bolgheri, but rather the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoulful, unmistakably traditional expression of Castelnuovo Berardenga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the same village that is home to monumental estates like Fèlsina, San Felice, and Castello di Bossi. While these houses craft extraordinary Sangiovese, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastell’in Villa stands apart as the most steadfastly traditional and age‑worthy of them all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine itself is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exceedingly rare, produced only in vintages deemed exceptional, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst made in 1982 and bottled barely eighteen times in more than forty years, giving it a cult aura that few Tuscan IGTs can match. Its Cabernet Sauvignon component carries a remarkable pedigree: the vines were\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e planted in the 1960s, long before the Super Tuscan boom, and originate from the same historic massale selection that informed Sassicaia’s earliest plantings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e part of a tiny pre‑clonal propagation network shared by only a handful of estates. As a result, the wine behaves less like modern Tuscan Cabernet and more like a meeting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold‑school Bordeaux and traditional Sangiovese—structured, savory, and built for decades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntonio Galloni captured its significance with a stunning 97‑point review, underscoring just how profound this wine is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For those who prize authenticity, Castell’in Villa represents a reference‑point estate in Chianti Classico, crafting wines that remain woodsy, earthy, tangy, and vividly expressive of place at a time when many producers have shifted toward softer, sweeter, more international styles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate itself is a medieval hamlet outside Castelnuovo Berardenga, complete with a 13th‑century stone tower, chapel, and ancient farm buildings; since its purchase in 1968, it has grown from a single hectare of vines to a 300‑hectare property with 54 hectares under vine and 32 of olive groves. Known for releasing impeccably preserved back‑vintage wines from their cellars—bottles from the 1970s that can rival great red Burgundy—the Principessa continues to hold even her “current” Chianti Classico releases far longer than her peers, ensuring that every wine, from the humble annata to the majestic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantacroce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is structured for long life and unmistakably Castell’in Villa in character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Media\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2016 Santa Croce is the estate’s blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that spent close to eight years in cask during a time when proprietor Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa was ill and some lots sat undisturbed in cellar for extended periods. Dark red fruit, rose petal, spice and menthol build in the glass. Most suprisingly, the 2016 is shockingly fresh for a wine of its age . This is a great, great wine. It’s not Sangiovese, it’s not Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s not a blend. It’s simply Castell’in Villa at its most profound.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-  Antonio Galloni, July 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1fee7df2-7fff-44c4-62bd-3bfc59a2c494\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44399765782582,"sku":"SOMM2512-CSTV16SCRCE-750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/NVCastell_inVilla_SantaCroceToscanaIGT.png?v=1765815157"},{"product_id":"2006-caiarossa-caiarossa-rosso-di-toscana-igt-riparbellasomm2603-carsa06rosso-750","title":"2006 Caiarossa, \"Caiarossa\" Rosso di Toscana IGT, Riparbella","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pinnacle of Tuscan Elegance: 2006 Caiarossa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you cherish the structured power of a Super Tuscan but crave the soul-stirring complexity of a wine at its peak ageability window, then this is your moment. We are offering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2006 Caiarossa \"Caiarossa\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at an incredible value of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$99.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurchase 4 or more bottles—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea rare opportunity to secure a 96-point library release that rivals the legends of Bolgheri. Sourced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirect from the property\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these bottles are in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emint condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with impeccable fill levels, ensuring supreme provenance for this 20-year-old acquisition. As one of the most elegant Super Tuscans on the market, this vintage represents the regal legacy of the Albada Jelgersma family—owners of the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Giscours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau du Tertre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Margaux—extending their Bordeaux mastery to the sun-drenched Tuscan coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2006 bottling was the clear star of a recent Bay Area vertical tasting (2004–2021). Now in a state of perfect harmony, it balances the character of an aged Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux with a vibrant Mediterranean soul. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA unique blend led by Syrah and supported by Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit delivers a polished, well-balanced core. Expect alluring spice, succulent dried red fruit, and the silky tannins typical of a world-class aged wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magic of Caiarossa lies in its unique terroir in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiparbella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, situated 16 miles northeast of Bolgheri. Here, the vineyards sit at a significantly higher elevation than their famous neighbors to the south, benefiting from a much cooler microclimate that is essential for long-term cellaring. This unique positioning provides a natural acidity and structural tension that allows the 2006 to age with the same grace and longevity as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassicaia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnellaia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a level of sophistication that far exceeds its current price point. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollector Value Comparison (2006 Vintage) w\/ Wine Searcher Retail listings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2006 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia \"Ornellaia\"- Wine Searcher Retail Avg. 337.00 (James Suckling 97-98 Pts.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2006 2006 Tenuta San Guido \"Sassicaia\" - Wine Searcher Retail Avg. 523.00 (James Suckling 95 Pts.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2006 Caiarossa “Caiarossa” - SommSelect  99.00 on 4+ bottles! - (James Suckling 96 Pts.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1998 and acquired in 2004 by the late Eric Albada Jelgersma, Caiarossa is a masterclass in biodynamic farming and the art of the blend. While the composition changes annually to reflect the season, the 2006 vintage highlights the estate's ability to balance seven different grapes—including Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah—into a singular, mineral-driven expression. For the serious collector, this is a rare chance to acquire a \"Top-Growth\" equivalent from a cooler, north-Bolgheri microclimate that is currently outperforming its peers in both elegance and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points, James Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"James Suckling\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA bouquet of berries, flowers and minerals, taking on some spice. Fascinating blend. Full-bodied, with plenty of pretty fruit and lightly chewy tannins. Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Mourvedre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975022669878,"sku":"SOMM2603-CARSA06ROSSO-750","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2006-Caiarossa_-_Caiarossa_-Rosso-di-Toscana-IGT_-Riparbella.jpg?v=1773307422"},{"product_id":"2023-tenuta-dell-ornella-ornellaia-bolgheri-superioresomm2604-orn23bolg-750","title":"2023 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia “Ornellaia” Bolgheri Superiore","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe 2023 Ornellaia stands as a universal blue-chip icon, maintaining a trajectory that rivals the First Growths of Bordeaux. This landmark vintage marks the first full release under winemaker Marco Balsimelli, formerly of Pauillac’s Pichon Baron, who has masterfully fused Bordelais precision with the estate’s unique Bolgheri terroir. Arriving to soaring critical acclaim—including a perfect 100-point score—this release is a definitive acquisition for collectors who prioritize Italy’s most prestigious, investment-grade \"First Growths.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eMeticulously crafted from 80 individually vinified base wines, the 2023 effort is \"muscular yet ethereal,\" offering a sophisticated profile of graphite, sandalwood, and espresso. Prized for its legendary silkiness and racy power, it delivers the pedigree and complexity of a top-tier Pauillac growth at a fraction of the price. With perfect scores and a limited allocation, this window for Super Tuscan purists and Bordeaux collectors is expected to close rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 Points, Inside Bordeaux\u003c\/b\u003e \" … confident and well judged, this is smoky yet ethereal, muscular yet light, wonderfully juicy and fragrant …” - Jane Anson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points, Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“This is a meticulously made Ornellaia that captures the vintage with remarkable elegance.\" - Monica Lerner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points, The Wine Palate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The full-bodied palate is taut with muscular black fruit and firm, grainy tannins, delivering a refreshing line that lifts the long, decadent finish. Impressive!” - Lisa\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ePerrotti-Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/decanter_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834034\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points, Decanter\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"A surprisingly lightweight and finessed Ornellaia – the first full vintage under the watchful gaze of ex-Bordeaux winemaker Marco Balsimelli. Rose and violet fragrance introduces crunchy hedgerow berry flavours kissed by menthol, cardamom, black pepper and petrichor. Breezy-fresh and with good intensity, it's a slender, vertical shape in the mouth, with fine, slightly firm but ripe tannins and lipsmacking sapidity.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45353641639990,"sku":"SOMM2604-ORN23BOLG-750","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023Tenutadell_Ornella_Ornellaia_BolgheriSuperiore_1.png?v=1776186283"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/tuscany-vineyards-sommselect_9732724b-0745-41b0-962c-c975713fa2ec.png?v=1773683489","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/super-tuscan-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}