Suvereto Rosso (Italy)
Suvereto Rosso is a Tuscan DOCG located near Bolgheri (Sassicaia, Ornellaia).
"Bordeaux Style" blend of:Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Suvereto Rosso Flavors
Suvereto Rosso tastes like a classic Bordeaux blend:
Black Currant, Dark Berries and Plum are typical Suvereto Rosso flavors.
Dark Floral hints (Violets) and Wet Soil (Graphite).
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Violets |
 Pepper |
 Licorice |
 Wet Stone |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Oak |
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Coffee |
Suvereto Rosso Profile
Suvereto Rosso has a classic "Bordeaux blend" profile:
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 12.5-14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F) Riserva 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Suvereto Rosso Food Pairing
Rich Flavors and Tannins make Suvereto Rosso a perfect partner to Flavory Dishes.
It also loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Excellent Pairings
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit. Game.
Caramel Chicken.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Pepper Beef. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
Filet Mignon. Filetto (Italy). Solomillo (Spain).
The Ideal Glass for Suvereto Rosso
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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Super Tuscan
In the 1970s, Tuscan wine producers "invented" the name Super Tuscan for high quality wines using non regional grapes, because the Toscana climate proved to be good for this.
Most of these local blends use an IGT appellation (Indicazione Geografica Tipica).
Some Super Tuscans are based on "Bordeaux Blends" grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.
Some are based on Merlot, some contain Sangiovese, and some contain Syrah.
One famous wine, Guidalberto from Tenuta San Guido, is composed of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 10% Sangiovese. Another, Le Difese, is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese.
Super Tuscan DOC(G)
These are the Super Tuscans with a DOC(G) status today:
Suvereto Rosso DOCG
Suvereto got DOCG status in 2011:
Suvereto DOCG Rosso:
Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot.
Suvereto DOCG Cabernet Sauvignon:
Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Suvereto DOCG Merlot:
Minimum 85% Merlot.
Suvereto DOCG Sangiovese:
Minimum 85% Sangiovese.
Minimum 12.5% Alcohol (Riserva 13%).
Wine Region Toscana
Toscana is famous for the majestetic city of Firenze
Ponte Vecchio in Firenze
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
65% Sangiovese |
6% Trebbiano |
Rosé Wines |
Sweet Wines |
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Denominations
Toscana has 11 DOCGs and 41 DOCs. Below is a list of the DOCGs.
Sangiovese:
Chianti DOCG (70% Sangiovese)
Chianti Classico DOCG (80% Sangiovese)
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (100% Sangiovese)
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (70% Sangiovese)
Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG (90% Sangiovese)
Morellino di Scansano DOCG (85% Sangiovese)
Super Tuscan:
Carmignano DOCG (Sangiovese, Cab Sauvignon/Franc, Merlot)
Suvereto Rosso DOCG (Cab Sauvignon, Merlot)
Val di Cornia Rosso DOCG (Sangiovese, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot)
White:
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG (85% Vernatcha)
Passito:
Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG (100% Aleatico)
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