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1994 SANGIOVESE 'Super Tuscan' The Tuscan region is Italy's equivalent to the Bordeaux region in France. The term "Super Tuscan" is used to distinguish between the lighter 100% sangiovese wines and the more concentrated character of the sangiovese-cabernet blend. In the Bordeaux region, cabernet sauvignon is the major variety which is blended with other Bordeaux varietals. In Tuscany, sangiovese is the major variety and is sometimes blended with Bordeaux varietals to create a bigger, fuller, more robust wine and hence a " Super Tuscan" "An infusion of fresh ripe blackberries, cherries and fresh ground nutmeg. A floral delight of rose petals and cranberries with the intrigue of spicy dried herbs. Black current and cherry upon soft textural tannins, bright fresh berry and cinnamon spice flavors followed by a strong finish." ... Das ist gut, Miam! Miam!, WOW, Excellente- comments from the Olympic Village. Notes and Stats Elevation: Mountainside, 1600 feet above sea level. Soil: Shallow, rocky, terra rosa soil; volcanic in origin. Climate: Cool nights and warm days induced a late harvest with better fruit development and flavors.  Yield: 50% culling out of poorly colored fruit at veraison resulted in a low 2 ton per acre. Time on Skins: cold soak 12 hr, 27 days total. Fermentation Type: 100% Whole berry, co-fermentation of cabernet sauvignon, open top fermentor. Yeast: 10% wild yeast, 90% cultivated Rhone Valley yeast. Cooperage: 50% New oak, 50% 1-2y.o. blend of French and American oak. Cepage: Sangiovese 76%, Cabernet Sauvignon 24%. Clarification: lightly fined, unfiltered.   Click here for other Ramspeck Releases... Also be sure to learn about...