Welcome friends and fans of Tuscan Vines! Below are John’s curated wine picks that he has personally tasted and recommends. As a friend of John’s, use code TUSCANVINES10 for 10% off your entire order! (You also get FREE SHIPPING on orders $69 or more)
The region of Collio is Friuli’s finest and is internationally recognized as one of the most suitable regions for growing white wine grapes. Bright straw yellow with amber hints. The aroma is fruity with delicate notes of banana, pineapple, and acacia blossoms. The wine is dry with great body and balance with an elegant, aromatic finish. $27
A deep violet color, the wine presents aromas of red fruits and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with black fruit flavors and soft saline notes along with elegant traces of capers, rosemary, and black pepper. The finish is long and silky. $39
Brunello la Fuga perfectly represents the territory where it is born. In fact, the southwest exposure towards the Tyrrhenian Sea and the soils rich in sediments of the historic area of Camigliano enrich the Sangiovese grapes of Tenuta la Fuga. Full-bodied and juicy on the palate, with firm, velvety tannins. Concentrated flavors and a long finish. Perfect balance between taste and aroma. $72
If Tavel is the OG rose, then this is the OG pet-nat. A sparkling wine from the Emilia-Romagna made via Metodo Ancestrale – which means, the second fermentation occurs in the bottle, and there’s no dosage so it’s completely dry. No idea what all that means? Just know that it’s a tasty, fizzy, fresh wine that’s perfect with anything fatty or fried. $29
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Located north of the village of Greve in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, the Nozzole estate covers a striking, rugged, mountainous area of about 1,000 acres at 984 feet in elevation. Red berry and cherry aromas and flavors and earthy under-notes are shaped by vibrant, fresh acidity and a backbone of firm yet elegant tannins. $29
This wine, characterized by a remarkable density, combines its impenetrable dark color with very rich scents blending blackcurrant and blackberries jam, with savage tones of black truffle. On the palate its volume is exceptional, opulent, with very subtle tannins. $72
An elegant, tannin-rich, velvety wine with hints of wild cherry, blackberry, spicy vanilla and tobacco. The palate is full with a balanced texture. An elegant wine with rich structure $40
Michele Chiarlo “Le Madri” (translation: “the mothers”) bursts with vibrant aromas of peach, honeydew melon, tropical fruits, acacia flower and a hint of hazelnut. $25
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The “king of wines” and “wine for kings” is either Barolo or Barbaresco — depending on who you talk to. Both noble wines are made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Piedmont and require a decade-plus to mature. This Nebbiolo from Piedmont is about one-third the price of those wines and can be enjoyed RIGHT NOW. What are you waiting for? $25
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This is a Super Tuscan – kind of like the Italian wine version of a super hero. 2018 was a spectacular vintage for Tuscany, so you’ll want this for your cellar. $49
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Another Super Tuscan, but from the previous year. 2017 was not quite as spectacular as 2018, and it takes an expert to know from which wineries to trust in this vintage. Luckily, we have the expertise, and this is a bargain. $35
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John M. Fodera is the Owner and Publisher of Tuscan Vines. He is an Italian Wine Journalist, Published Author and leads Wine & Food Tours to Tuscany called “Rustic Tuscany Tours”.
He has been writing about wine since 1995 and started Tuscan Vines in 2010. Though his heritage devotes him to writing about Italian wines, his travels have taken him to some of the world’s greatest wine regions. In addition to traveling extensively throughout Italy, John has made numerous visits to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, Alsace, the Loire, Germany, and Champagne.
His writing has been featured in the Somm Journal, Wine Buyer’s Guide, Wine365.com, Virtual Gourmet, Dry Creek Vineyard’s Wine Club, and Fine Dining Lovers magazine.
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