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Santa Lucia 2015 'Supremus' Toscana IGT

Santa Lucia 2015 'Supremus' Toscana IGT

95 Points
James Suckling
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95 Points
James Suckling

Mission Codename Maximus Supremus Meridius

Nope, you don’t need an eye exam. THAT is the correct price you see for this 95 POINT ray of Tuscan sunshine. We had to make sure there wasn’t a missing zero in the quote - not $260. Yup $26 big ones! FAIR WARNING - we probably didn’t get enough to satisfy all the thirsty operatives and this WILL sell out…

75% Sangiovese with 15% Merlot and 10% Cabernet join together in a harmonious blend that represents the best of Tuscany and Bordeaux. This tour de force comes from a collaboration between Franco Bernabei of the legendary Banfi, and importer extraordinaire Neil Empson. Wine Spectator heaped praise on Neil as a leader of the Super Tuscan revolution, someone “who proselytized fine Italian wines at a time when that very phrase was, if not entirely unknown, viewed with skepticism.” He force-fed producers like Costanti, Marcarini, and, not least, Angelo Gaja, to curious American wine lovers. Now he’s leveling up and defining a new high watermark in the category with this affordable gem.

DARK! Powerful! Downright sexy. HUGE, soaring, mouth-filling fruit pops from the glass here. Waves of blueberry cobbler, dried cherries, black licorice, and toasty Asian spices all complemented by a streak of bright acidity that keeps it energized. The 2015 vintage, as we’ve praised so much, has it all. This is the “Best ever” rendition of Supremus as James Suckling noted. Spectacular to enjoy right when it lands on your doorstep, but totally worth laying down for five years.

In the realm of culty Super-Tuscans, NOTHING comes close at this price. You could spend $100 and hardly exceed this quality. Even at $40 its an absurd value, but at this price – untouchable! Super limited…get it while it’s here.

95 Points – James Suckling “A gorgeous Supremus with very fine tannins and blackberry and blueberry character. Firm and silky. Full body. Racy and focused. Linear and bright. Best ever. Drink after 2021.”

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Santa Lucia 2015 'Supremus' Toscana IGT 750ml Wine Label
Look

Gorgeous ruby with scarlet reflections.

Smell

Bright cherries with plum, cassis, and Tahitian vanilla accents.

Taste

Elegant, seductive, ripe yet refreshingly balanced with lively freshness and oak spice.

Finish

Extremely long and reminiscent of the top echelon of the region with fine-grained tannins

Pairing

Roast lamb, wild mushrooms, rich stews, charcuterie, and aged cheeses.

What the Winery Says 2015 'Supremus' Toscana IGT

Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia
Winemaker
Franco Bernabei
Proprietor
Neil Empson
Varietals
75% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2015
Appellation
IGT Toscana
Soils
Limestone & calcareous clay
Elevation
1,312-1,475 feet above sea level
Density
2,024 vines per acre
Average vine age
Over 25-years old
Alcohol
14%
Aging
14 months
Barrels
70% new French barriques

About the Winery Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia Winemaker Franco Bernabei
Santa Lucia Winemaker Franco Bernabei
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