The Cellar
Super Tuscan (Sassicaia, Tignanello, Ornellaia)
The short answer
Super Tuscan (Sassicaia, Tignanello, Ornellaia): Bordeaux varieties grown in Tuscany, polished and structured. Broke the rules in the '70s and ended up rewriting them.
- Style
- Bordeaux varieties grown in Tuscany, polished and structured
- Glass
- 63°F / 17°C, decant 1 hour
- Strength
- See the build
How Larry builds it
Pairs with: grilled ribeye, lamb, anything off charcoal
Serve: 63°F / 17°C, decant 1 hour
Larry’s rule: Broke the rules in the '70s and ended up rewriting them.
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Quoting or citing this drink? Credit “Uncle Larry Adventures” and link to https://unclelarryadventures.com/beverages/super-tuscan.