Latest Technical Specifications · 2021
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.19 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.47 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Nero
Drinking Window Storage potential 2039+
Classification Colli Toscana Centrale IGT
Region Colli della Toscana Centrale
Orientation West-Facing Case Via Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Cone-shaped Allier wooden vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Types Tronçais French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Biologically cultivated, hand-picked Pinot Nero from a west-facing vineyard planted at 4,000–6,000 vines/ha. XtraWine and Superiore's narrative describe two-week spontaneous fermentation in cone-shaped Allier wooden vats with indigenous yeasts and manual punch-down/racking, followed by 12 months in Tronçais barriques. Superiore's structured specification instead states 18 months in barrique. A quoted Vinous review adds a conflicting account—maturation entirely in amphorae with 30–40% stems, followed by French oak with about 10% new wood. Superiore also reports total extract 29.76 g/L, sulphites 65 mg/L, biological-control code IT-BIO-014 and an 18–20°C serving range.
Tasting Notes Compact ruby red; cherries, raspberries, mint, liquorice, jasmine and tea leaves; velvety tannins, elegant structure and clear, powerful intensity.
Food Pairing Light meat, game birds, offal, risotto and mild game dishes.
Critics Ratings Vinous 94/100
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.19 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.47 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Nero
Drinking Window Storage potential 2039+
Classification Colli Toscana Centrale IGT
Region Colli della Toscana Centrale
Orientation West-Facing Case Via Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Cone-shaped Allier wooden vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Types Tronçais French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Biologically cultivated, hand-picked Pinot Nero from a west-facing vineyard planted at 4,000–6,000 vines/ha. XtraWine and Superiore's narrative describe two-week spontaneous fermentation in cone-shaped Allier wooden vats with indigenous yeasts and manual punch-down/racking, followed by 12 months in Tronçais barriques. Superiore's structured specification instead states 18 months in barrique. A quoted Vinous review adds a conflicting account—maturation entirely in amphorae with 30–40% stems, followed by French oak with about 10% new wood. Superiore also reports total extract 29.76 g/L, sulphites 65 mg/L, biological-control code IT-BIO-014 and an 18–20°C serving range.
Tasting Notes Compact ruby red; cherries, raspberries, mint, liquorice, jasmine and tea leaves; velvety tannins, elegant structure and clear, powerful intensity.
Food Pairing Light meat, game birds, offal, risotto and mild game dishes.
Critics Ratings Vinous 94/100
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.26 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.55 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Nero
Drinking Window Storage potential 2038+
Classification Colli Toscana Centrale IGT
Region Colli della Toscana Centrale
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Biological cultivation; 18 months in barrique; filtered. The trade specification also reports total extract 30.05 g/L, sulphites 67 mg/L, biological-control code IT-BIO-014 and an 18–20°C serving range.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; wild berries, pipe tobacco and barrel spice; soft, characterful palate supported by tannins and aromatic structure.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.45 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Nero
Drinking Window Storage potential 2037+
Classification Colli Toscana Centrale IGT
Region Colli della Toscana Centrale
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Biological cultivation; 18 months in barrique; filtered. The trade specification also reports total extract 29.72 g/L, sulphites 69 mg/L, biological-control code IT-BIO-014 and an 18–20°C serving range.
Tasting Notes Strong ruby red; wild berries, pipe tobacco and barrel spice; soft, characterful palate supported by tannins and aromatic structure.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.35 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Nero
Drinking Window Storage potential 2036+
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Colli della Toscana Centrale
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Biological cultivation; 18 months in barrique; filtered. The trade specification also reports total extract 29.55 g/L, sulphites 71 mg/L, biological-control code IT-BIO-014 and an 18–20°C serving range.
Tasting Notes Strong ruby red; wild berries, pipe tobacco and barrel spice; soft, characterful palate supported by tannins and aromatic structure.
Sources: www.superiore.de ↗ · Compare this vintage