Jun 19, 2023 · A new Italian labeling term—Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)—was made to differentiate Super Tuscans (and other Italian wines) from lower-quality wines in 1995. IGT rules allow winemakers to use different grapes and winemaking techniques from those required by the DOCG and DOC designations.

Tuscan IGT: what qualifies a Super Tuscan? The only regional stipulation in place to qualify as a Super Tuscan is that all wines must come from an Indicazione Geografica Tipica within Tuscany.

May 23, 2024 · Toscana IGT is the most popular and famous of Italy's Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) titles. It encapsulates the entire region and is the home of Italy's most famous IGT category as the famous 'Super Tuscan' wines produced here, …

Dec 1, 2022 · Now the difficult one: How to spot a Super Tuscan among a trove of IGTs? I think one way to identify the difference is by looking at the label, if the wine has its own name such as Tignanello, Oreno, Saffredi, Siepi, Flaccianello and Cepparello these are names that scream ‘Super Tuscan!’.

Learn about super Tuscan wine and how to seek them out. What is a Super Tuscan wine? “Super Tuscan” is a term used to describe red wines from Tuscany that may include non-indigenous grapes, particularly Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.

May 5, 2023 · In 1992, the Italian government introduced a new wine classification: Toscana IGT. Toscana IGT, however, held little romance for critics or consumers, so the term super Tuscan took hold. The pioneers of the super Tuscan movement remain pivotal brands in the market.

Aug 8, 2022 · Today, many super Tuscans use the legal appellation of IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) Toscana, which gives producers more flexibility than Chianti and other Tuscan DOCs but more prestige than vino da tavola.

Today, Super Tuscans are often labeled with Toscana IGT. Some top vintages that have earned the Toscana IGT label are our Ceppaiano Bianco Toscana or Due Mari Maremma. The Bianco presents a fragrant blend of white Italian grapes Traminer, Trebbiano, and Viognier.

Dec 21, 2023 · This new IGT labelling was made to distinguish ‘Super Tuscans’ from lower quality wines and allowing winemakers to express their wines using different grapes and techniques from the strict rules governing DOC and DOCG designations.

Nov 29, 2022 · As prices rose and acclaim for these wines grew over the years, two things happened in the mid-1990s: first, the creation of a new IGT (indicazione geografica tipica) for Tuscany, allowing producers greater freedom and flexibility; second, and more importantly for the quality and reputation of Chianti Classico, the requirement for white ...