Saracosa

Saracosa 2018

94pts for this sumptuous 'Super Tuscan'

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Luca Maroni Berliner Wine Trophy

Description Saracosa is inspired by the ‘Super Tuscans’ – a style first developed by Antinori in the 1970s. These wines kick started the region’s renaissance and became some of the most exclusive and expensive in the world. Saracosa is from the Barbanera family estate, overlooked by the Saracosa hill near Montalcino. Half the vineyards are in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, and the remainder just beyond. In the 5-Star 2018 vintage Saracosa’s old vines delivered exceptional concentration. The fruit was then part-aged in French oak barriques to lend a toasty layer of complexity. Dense, dark cherry and chocolatey tones make this a serious choice for pasta with pork ragù or bistecca alla fiorentina (steak with cannellini beans in tomato sauce).

Wine File
Colour: Red
Wine Style: Red - Medium Bodied
Country: Italy
Region: Toscana IGT
Vintage: 2018
Cellaring:
Alcohol: 13.0%
Bottle Size: 750.0ml
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