Learn the story behind Priorat wines and my favorite Priorat wine producers here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m6iRfpp40Ju6pZ8.html
@margauxml Жыл бұрын
Being a Super Tuscan fan, I have read many articles about the history of Super Tuscans in the past - from Wine Folly to Masterclass, Wine Enthusiast, and other reputable publications and online sources - but this video is, for me, the most engaging and fascinating, by far. I can’t rave enough about the stellar script and superb overall content; the extensive research you did for this; and the crystal-clear reflection of your in-depth knowledge and breadth of experience and expertise. Also notable is your relaxed and confident manner of presentation which is yet another reflection of your firm and masterful grasp of this topic. Your discussion of five top Super Tuscan producers - all exceptional, fabled and legendary - is so interesting with plenty of important and fascinating details. I also greatly appreciate the vintage recommendations, and I completely agree with you particularly with regard to the epic 2010 and 2016 vintages. Congratulations on this brilliant video - certainly one of your best! All Super Tuscan fans, or any wine enthusiast for that matter, should watch this video at least twice.😁 Also, thank you for the movie recommendation. I will surely look for it and watch it. Santé, John!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Merci beacoup, Margaux! Truly appreciate the eloquent comment! So pleased you enjoyed it! I put a lot of time and thought into these videos, so it means a lot! Definitely think that you will enjoy the movie as well. Hope you have a fantastic weekend! Santè!
@margauxml Жыл бұрын
@@AttorneySomm De rien, John; you’re very welcome! It was an absolute delight to watch your video and learn more about Super Tuscans. Impressive work and truly beyond-excellent content!
@margauxml Жыл бұрын
@@AttorneySomm Forgot to say, I can’t wait to see the movie! Thank you, once again, and happy weekend!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
@@margauxml I'll be interested to hear your thoughts! I should watch it again as it has been a few years for me.
@margauxml Жыл бұрын
@@AttorneySomm I will look for this film and let you know when I’m ready to watch it. And, of course, I’ll share my thoughts with you. Merci beaucoup!
@brianwettlaufer3447 Жыл бұрын
Very nice history of IGT and a great walk through some excellent wines! These wines are excellent for occasions like “let’s celebrate nothing by enjoying a great bottle on a Tuesday night”!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Completely agree with you. The bottle often makes the occasion! Cheers!
@thomaskoons9242 Жыл бұрын
Another great upload packed with useful information for common schmucks like myself. I’ll rarely go over $100 for a bottle and the real time pricing is invaluable. Some of the other wine guys on KZfaq have entertaining videos, but I see them as purely entertainment with not much in the way of value to people not in “the know”. It would be interesting to see a video of the best of the best under $50. For example, the best Nebbiolo, Chateauneuf, right bank Bordeaux, left Bank Bordeaux, Napa Cab etc. Just a thought
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! I like that idea and will see if I can work that in. I’m due for a video on top 10 wine buys. Cheers!
@nothingleft2lose- Жыл бұрын
@attorneysomm I bow to you.. a great video... This is a shortcut to incredible and concise info for any somm at an old school resto that is still carrying verticals of these wines... Which honestly is fewer and fewer spots ... An amazing resource nonetheless! Thank you!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks very much for the kind feedback. Cheers!
@DR-zr5rs3 ай бұрын
New subscriber - great video!
@AttorneySomm3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Cheers!
@Luca-xj9cb Жыл бұрын
I liked this episode very much on one of my favourite wine region in the world. I would only add one prestigious wine that got a lot of attention lately : Lodovico (from Lodovico Antinori's name) which is predominently cabernet franc. This wine comes from Tenuta di Biserno. This wine is one of my all time favorite wine. Keep doing great videos !
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly! Cheers! A very worthy addition! 👍🍷
@navarra4 Жыл бұрын
This was very informative. Now can you do one like this on Chianti
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly! Cheers!
@Level-42 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding John, huge Super Tuscan fan ! Appreciate the backstory which really clarified the history of these producers. Had many of these, some in the cellar, and more on the bucket list. All the best my friend 🍷😎
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Cheers, Doug! Very glad you enjoyed it!
@devenstephens4221 Жыл бұрын
Very high quality video ! Thank you for being well explained and very informative ! Started my wine journey a couple years ago with my wife and its such an enjoyable experience to learn more and more on this beautiful subject. Keep doing your great work !
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! So glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the kind feedback! Cheers!
@bobbytaj74773 ай бұрын
Amazing man learned so much love these wines
@AttorneySomm3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. I'm a huge fan as well!
@hxl61628 ай бұрын
Wow what a history, I have a Vertical of Guidalberto from 2012 to 2019😊
@AttorneySomm8 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! Sounds like you are well stocked!
@hxl61628 ай бұрын
@@AttorneySomm 😁🍷🍷🍷
@mvplayax Жыл бұрын
fantastic overview, as usual!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it!
@rickmurmurmur Жыл бұрын
Great video and explanation! I’ve had my first bottle of Le Pergole Torte after I proposed to my wife in Venice, so it will always be very special to us. It seems the next ‘big’ thing in Tuscany are Cab Franc dominated wines. I’ve recently had Paleo from Le Macchiole and Lodovico from Tenuta di Biserno (after Ornellaia was sold, the Antinori brothers bought this estate). Both were amazing wines in a completely new category for me.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate the positive feedback! Also appreciate your thoughts regarding the Cab Franc-based wines. I'll definitely keep an eye out for those! Cheers!
@TTATRANSKY7 ай бұрын
Also, Le Macchiole Messorio (100% Merlot) could be seen as a less expensive alternative to Masseto (or Petrus). What I also like about Le Macchiole is that they produce quite affordable Bolgheri Rosso which I was able to get for approx. 30 USD. Cheers! :-)
@Docbyday Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this really detailed and well-researched coverage of Super Tuscans! I haven’t tasted many STs but have a Sassicaia 2015 and 2019 that I’m cellaring. I’m bringing a Le Volte 2019 to my next wine night as part of a value wine challenge. Also I’m wondering if you’d consider doing podcasts going forward, I think your content and delivery lend themselves really well to the format. Cheers!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! I have actually done many (25-30) podcast style winemaker/brand ambassador interviews and tastings on IG live. I put about 12-15 on my YT channel. I have put clips in my shorts recently to test them. I’ve thought about doing more and putting more on my channel (or a new channel). But they don’t seem to do as well as regular content.
@carlcadregari7768 Жыл бұрын
As with all your videos, great work! I’ve been lucky to have had all the ones you’ve mentioned (with a few in the cellar still) except the Masseto.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Such outstanding wines. Glad you enjoy them too! 👍🍷
@sookic3897 Жыл бұрын
Learned so much from this video. Great content!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Very glad to hear that! Thank you for watching and the kind words.
@timdijkema1743 Жыл бұрын
Great video John, very much in my comfort zone! Excellent historic context as well. I feel that Guidalberto and Le Serre Nuovo are excellent value and I stock these nearly every vintage. Sassicaia only in an excellent vintage, prices are becoming insane. As for the 100% Sangiovese wines, I would like to add Cepparello from Isole e Olena (Paolo de Marchi) to the list. Fantastic wine, very ageworthy. Unfortunately prices are going up fast here as well (€50 for 2015, now almost €100 for 2019..). But highly recommendable still!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. Agree with you re the value for the second wines. And appreciate the worthy addition! 👍🍷
@lornapires674 Жыл бұрын
I was just gifted a 2001 Tignanello. I have never tried this super Tuscan. Have you ever had or tried this vintage ? Your Chanel is amazing, entertaining and incredibly informative. Thank you.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! A very nice gift! It should still be showing well but is fully mature. It may take 30 min or so for IG to open up, but should be a nice wine. Cheers!
@samirsajwani9966 Жыл бұрын
Very nice episode, I have tried many Sassicaia although it is over priced , But value for money in Le Volte
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes excellent pricing for La Volte. 👍🍷
@Str1fe5 Жыл бұрын
We definitely hosted a tasting one evening with the Guidalberto, a Beau Vigne, and Marquis d’aleseme over the holidays. It was a ton of fun.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a terrific tasting! Cheers!
@joannaolszewska5319 ай бұрын
Fantastic. Thank you!🙏🙏🙏🍷👌
@AttorneySomm9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Very much appreciated!
@nickdermand7540 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever had Marchesi Mazzei - Siepi? Incredible stuff. Highly recommend. Thanks for the video!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Yes, but I only tried it once and that was a new release about 3 years ago at a James Suckling event. I'll definitely need to revisit and try one with some age. Cheers!
@ribbitrocks Жыл бұрын
great review !!!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Cheers!
@myles1428mjc Жыл бұрын
I always get the Le Serre Nuove when it comes out. Ages really well for a second wine.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Completely agree with you. Just a tremendous wine!
@lees5761 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video!! I really like watching your videos. Your research and history explanation is greatly appreciated! I've had a few of these but will definitely check out your other recommendations. And looking forward to watching the movie you mentioned!!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! So glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the kind feedback! 👍🍷
@maryverzella9841 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video ...Thank you !
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Greatly appreciate it.
@kristofferhavskov Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts about Solengo? In my view an underrated Super Tuscan!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ll have to try it again. It has been a few years and had it at a large event with dozens of others.
@alessandrobotti8981 Жыл бұрын
Tasting right now the 2020 Poggio ai Ginepri - Tenuta Argentiera, the wine is incredible and it is an insane bargain at 15€ here in italy, I’d happily pay 30€ for it! I’d advise anyone to try it out! Btw the argentiera first wine can easily go toe to toe with sassicaia and costs like a third of the more famous one.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Very nice! Thank you for weighing in! Much appreciated.
@numanuma20 Жыл бұрын
Although I’m a big a big proponent of using native wine grapes to make your wine, I would like to try more super Tuscans. I also wonder why the other regions of Italy aren’t making super wines. I don’t see super Veneto, super Piedmonte super Sicilia etc. Thanks for the information and including Le Volte. That is delicious. I read the rules for Chianti Classico and the list of grapes you can use are a wide range of grapes to blend with Sangiovese one being Gamay.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Truly appreciate it! Thank you! Very good question.
@johnoneal4711 Жыл бұрын
Beautifully done John. Italy is one of my favorite countries for wine. I have been able to taste many of those wines, tho I have been lacking the few 100% sangiovese wines you have mentioned. I have been really looking into those as of recently. I have a decent collection of wine, but only a few years old I am lacking past vintages or many older than 2016. One of my favorite wines that I have been ever able to enjoy is a few older vintages of guado al tasso. Any suggestions on how to increase my on hand of older vintages, without paying crazily over price? I would love to trade many newer vintages for older vintages. But still have concerns of how older vintages have been stored. Any suggestions? Once again beautifully done John!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Appreciate the kind feedback. You might reach out to Antinori or its distributor to see if they have any library releases. Buying direct from the producer is the best way to ensure top provenance. I was in your exact position a few years ago when I had lots of wines from 2008-2010, but nothing ready to drink, In addition to cellar defenders, I bought back vintages strategically as opportunities arose through library releases and reputable retailers that buy wine collections and re-sell them. Cheers!
@debmalveaux1360 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Very informative!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly! Cheers!
@megatrendy1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this very good and interrsting video! Personally, I have some doubts about the real quality of cabernet based super tuscan wines after 15 years of bottle age or so. I would have added Vigna l'Apparita (100 percent merlot single vineyard of Castello di Ama), but unfortunately, prices have skyrocketed there also. I do like Le Pergole Torte, but at current prices, it's also not interesting. The biggest problem of these wines is that the prices got astronomical and there isn't a good price/quality relationship anymore. I prefer buying buying wines from Bordeaux (e.g. Giscours, Domaine de Chevalier and Phélan-Ségur) where quality is very good and prices still affordable. The problem is that in Italy, every enoteca wants to have Sassicaia and every luxury restaurant too - even around the world! The most interesting between these is imho the Flaccianello, but bought immediately after release: I bought six bottles 2016 at 85 USD. Unfortunately, quantities have been limited to six bottles for each customer.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for the thoughtful feedback. Completely agree about the value in Bordeaux and even featured Giscours in last week’s video. I was a bit shocked by some of the prices since I hadn’t checked them in about a year. I did enjoy a 97 Sassicaia recently that still seemed to have a long life ahead of it, but have not been as impressed with older Solaia. That is unfortunate re the 6 maximum on Flaccianello, but it does still seem to be discounted much more than the others. 👍🍷
@trowlet1990 Жыл бұрын
Nice explanation!!!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Cheers!
@bgsouto2 Жыл бұрын
Great content as always. Could you please.make a video on what to assess when buying vintage bottles? I can't buy cases, but can afford single bottles. And lately I was confronted with a choice of several bottles with various fill levels, capsule states etc. My doubts are should you always go for the highest fill when buying old vintages (30+ years)? I know you also love champagne and they are also all over the place with fill levels. If you can explain a little bit about it would be great.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! I’ll definitely give that some thought and see what I can do. I typically buy bottles not cases too.
@bgsouto2 Жыл бұрын
@@AttorneySomm I'll send the picture on Instagram of the bottles. If it helps on the content you are free to use them.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
@@bgsouto2 Thank you!
@gogreenmsu03 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, as always. I’ve enjoyed the Guidoalberto since around the 2010 vintage, but have never tasted Sassicaia. How do the two compare stylistically?
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thank you! They are both Cab S dominant, but with Guidalberto they add Merlot rather than Cab F. Guidalberto is definitely the best choice for early consumption much like the second wines of Bordeaux producers. It is made in a more approachable style and designed to enjoy while your Sassicaia ages. Guidalberto certainly offers compelling value for the quality. Cheers!
@gogreenmsu03 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! Definitely agree it’s a compelling value. I buy a bottle or two just about every vintage.
@ls1184 Жыл бұрын
missing Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore!!
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Haven’t tried one with age, unfortunately. Need to do so! Certainly top notch.
@phishfoo8280 Жыл бұрын
Great content! 👌
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly! Cheers!
@dennisrosa1551 Жыл бұрын
Great video, I have not purchased any of the Higher End Super Tuscans yet, I have some Castello Dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 I purchased for around $70/bottle. This is Cab Sav with Sangiovese and Merlot. We had some at a Truffle wine pairing dinner in the fall of 21 and it went well with the truffles. Leathery and rustic. I would like to see your recommendations on some of the lesser known or $50 to $100 similar wines. How about a tasting trip?
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Sounds like an excellent buy and a terrific pairing! Bolgheri is definitely on my radar for a trip this year, but probably not until the fourth quarter. In the meantime, the Ornellaia and Sassicaia second wines offer excellent quality in that price range. Cheers!
@johnoneal4711 Жыл бұрын
The Sammarco is a awesome value!!
@matts9034 Жыл бұрын
Great information and video. Question: I’m sitting on a 2016 Sassicaia. How long before it’s ready?
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That depends a bit on your taste preferences. I’m still holding most of my 09 and 10s, but did open an 09 3-4 years ago and it was terrific after an hour or two in the decanter.
@timdijkema1743 Жыл бұрын
I would leave it in the cellar at least until 2026. Salute!
@milfweed20 Жыл бұрын
What is your opinion on the Mazzei produced wines?
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
I have not tried any for a few years. I'm attending a large Italian tasting for the trade on Wednesday. I'll keep an eye out and hopefully they will have some there.
@lornapires674 Жыл бұрын
@@AttorneySomm Ser Lapo Chianti Classico. Priced right, elegant, gets better in glass and very nice wine for dinner guests too.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
@@lornapires674 Thank you! I’ll have to try it!
@justinseah4011 Жыл бұрын
Can you review Pintia?
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Hi Justin: I discuss Pintia and do a tasting of Pintia with the Vega Sicilia brand ambassador in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9toipqgzqmXnas.html Diana does a great job explaining it!
@mattiadepasquale4655 Жыл бұрын
Great video, really informative discussing history and blend ratios. Would be even better f you could pronounce Italian a bit better.
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Believe me, I was working on it. I watched KZfaq pronunciation videos before pronouncing many of the names.
@mattiadepasquale4655 Жыл бұрын
@@AttorneySomm I can imagine it’s harder for Americans to pronounce Italian words, but good luck I’m sure you’ll manage
@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын
@@mattiadepasquale4655 Thank you. And I do appreciate that you were constructive with your feedback. Many are not as nice.
@elektrik_exekutioner682229 күн бұрын
It's pronounced Roth-schild (schild meaning shield), not Roths-child
@AttorneySomm29 күн бұрын
Yes, I understand the meaning and that the way you described it is the typical French pronunciation. I live in the US and use the English pronunciation which is perfectly fine for those in the U.S. according to Julien Miquel. I listen to Julien's pronunciation videos before I hit record.
@elektrik_exekutioner682229 күн бұрын
@@AttorneySomm It's not the French pronounciation, it's the German pronounciation because it's a German name. There is no English pronounciation to a German name, just like there is no German pronounciation to an English name.
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