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Super tuscan

SUPER TUSCAN

Tignanello one of the early Super Tuscans.
Super Tuscans are an unofficial category of Tuscan wines, not recognized within the Italian wine classification system. The origin of Super Tuscans is rooted in the restrictive DOC practices of the Chianti zone prior to the 1990s. During this time Chianti could be composed of no more than 70% Sangiovese and had to include at least 10% of one of the local white wine grapes. Producers who deviated from these regulations could not use the Chianti name on their wine labels and would be classified as vino da tavola - Italy's lowest wine designation. By the 1970s, the consumer market for Chianti wines was suffering and the wines were widely perceived to be lacking quality. Many Tuscan wine producers thought they could produce a better quality wine if they were not hindered by the DOC regulations.[6]
The marchese Piero Antinori was one of the first to create a "Chianti-style" wine that ignored the DOC regulations, releasing a 1971 Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon blend known as Tignanello in 1978. Other producers followed suit and soon the prices for these Super Tuscans were consistently beating the prices of some of most well known Chianti. Rather than rely on name recognition of the Chianti region, the Super Tuscan producers sought to create a wine brand that would be recognizable on its own merits by consumers. By the late 1980s, the trend of creating high quality non-DOC wines had spread to other regions of Tuscany, as well as Piedmont and Veneto. Modification to the Chianti DOC regulation attempted to "correct" the issues of Super Tuscans, so that many of the original Super Tuscans would now qualify as standard DOC/G Chianti. Most producers have brought their Super Tuscans back under legal regulations, notably since the creation of the less restrictive IGT Toscana designation in 1992 and the DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia designation in 1994.[6]
In addition to wines based on the Sangiovese grape, many well known Super Tuscans are based on a "Bordeaux-blend", meaning a combination of grapes typical for Bordeaux (esp. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot). These grapes are not originally from the region, but imported and planted later. The climate in Tuscany has proven to be very good for these grapes. One of the first successful Super Tuscan based "Bordeaux-blend" was Sassicaia, by Tenuta San Guido, now classified as DOC Bolgheri.

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Blackcurrent wine from juice

I have always enjoyed fruit wine and because I haven't made in a long while this thread will be just for that. I bought my juice at Gino's pinto's along time associate of mine back in my wine club days. I've know him and his organization for about 20 years top shelf wine juices and grapes from around the world. so this is the first of 4 I have ordered from him,6 gallons of each,BLACKCURRENT first, then in September the rest,, that's when the next order comes in..cranberry,apple and plum, so follow the flow it's the best fruit wine you can make, BLACK CURRENT..................

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BLACKCURRENT from juice

moving down the line these last two pics are of a full fermentation ....

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Sangiovese/merlot cheap kits

THIS IS A CHEAP KIT THAT TURNED OUT QUITE NICE YOU CAN MAKE A DECENT BOTTLE OF EVERYDAY WINE WITHH THESE KITS YOU JUST NEED TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX............FOLLOW THE FLOW.:f

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Sangiovese/merlot cheap kits

LETS FOLLOW THE FLOW TO THE END THIS ONES GOING TO BE GOOD....:db

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Looks great! In your experience, what's the cutoff for cutting kits down to 5G? Is it 10L?

I'm about to start a RJS Malbec style 12L kit (10L juice, 2L dried grapeskins). Was planning on making to 6G, adding currants, tannin, extra oak, capitulating, but this has me re-thinking the process.

Would you recommend making to 5G with less additions (leave out currants, tannin, capitulating) or make to 6G with all additions (currants, tannin, capitulating)?
 
Cheaper kits work better, your kit has a lot of moving parts, stay the course, keep us informed of your progress.
 
Cabernet sauvignon rose'

this was a fun kit to do the fruit in the wine is awesome,follow the flow..

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Cabernet savuignon rose'

Tasting notes fresh strawberry on the nose, with watermelon and cranberry accents. This crisp, fragrant rose’ carries juicy strawberry flavors and tart red fruit notes on the palate.ballanced and refreshing with crisp acidity and a subtle minerality
WOULD DO THIS ONE AGAIN…………………..


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Cabernet sauvignon rose'

:h lets review this one I've had a couple of request to do just that,here we go..follow the flow..:wy

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Cabernet savuignon rose'

follow the flow is truly a great summer wine not only in color but in taste...:u

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Blue berry melbec

LIKE BERRIES ? LIKE MELBEC FOLLOW THE FLOW..SHORT BUT TO THE POINT..:i

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Building body into your wine

NEXT TIME TRY ADDIN A GRAPE FPAC TO YOUR WINE ......REALLY TRY IT ..:wy

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finally 100,1000 views

finally broke the 1000,000 view mark that's 4 threads that are alive and well here at the forum thank you all...:wy
 
Coconut YUZO

I know its the end of the summer but this one was a pleasant surprise,really ...:HB..follow the flow

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Shiraz /viognier

this turned out quite nice for me fruity / yet with a mild dryness...follow the flow..:wy

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lets try vino super tuscan
 

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