 New vintage (and new look) for one of the best values and most textbook examples of a 'Super Tuscan' you will find. The term is very popular, but more than a bit ambiguous as the term can loosely be used to describe any Tuscan red wine that falls outside the traditional Chianti guidelines and regulations. They can even be 100% Sangiovese if one wanted, the primary grape in Chianti and most of central Italy, just employing some more modern or unique methods. At its heart, the term refers to the influx of mostly Bordeaux varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the early 1960, and the resulting wines that share both a modern French and distinctly Tuscan sensibility. Some wineries entertain a few acres here and there of these interloping varieties, while others embrace them wholeheartedly and make some exceptionally standout wines, especially around the more West Tuscany regions of Maremma and Bolgheri. Lagone is a blend of primarily Merlot with the balance of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, a recipe straight out of the Right Bank of Bordeaux, very similar to several of the Saint-Emilion wines we have in right now. Lots of dark plum with a touch of pretty violets that emerge slowly thanks to the Cabernet Franc, lots of warm aromas with a little bit of Tuscan spice in the mix. The palate has nice tannic structure from the Cabernet Sauvignon, probably makes the wine 'taste' more like a Bordeaux than the aroma. Once it opens up more the Tuscan warmth starts coming through on the palate as well, familiar but noticeably different in origin. A welcome wine for both Italian and BDX fans alike.
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