Fattoria Lornano
Fattoria Lornano, Helena, Toscana, Italy, Sangiovese Super Tuscan Blend, 2022
Helena…super perfect for Helen’s Wines!! Total coincidence on the name, we just love this wine so much! Let’s first dive into what a Super Tuscan is. The terminology was created in the 1970s when winemakers rebelled against the stringent rules of wine making in Tuscany. The wines are not only about rebellion they are classically marked with high quality and deliciousness. While some Super Tuscans are made from all Sangiovese grapes others Super Tuscans are blended with cabernet sauvignon or sometimes they can be 100% merlot. There are no rules! This wine is mostly Sangiovese blended with 10% cabernet sauvignon and 10% merlot. The winery is old school, founded in 1947 in one of the best parts of Chianti. But they play outside the rules of the Chianti DOCG so thus there is no classification on the label. The wine is a wham bam seductive Jam!! It’s fuller in body and velvety.
Serving temp: Cellar temp around 65 degrees. Store in a dark and cool spot.
Pairing: Marsala mushrooms!