2016 Corte Medicea 'Eklektos' Super Toscana

99 pts The Best Tuscan Red Wine ~Luca Maroni IGT Toscana, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 95pt Vintage ~Wine Advocate Only 300 bottles Available Free Shipping on 6 bottles of This Wine About the Wine "Super Tuscans" are anarchic and revolutionary wines, wines that are not following the traditional winemaking in the region’s DOC and DOCG. Instead of using the classic grape of the region: Sangiovese, these wines are mainly made with grapes used for “Bordeaux Blends”, Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot. In some cases, Super Tuscans are even better than DOC and DOCG wines, but because of their “rebellion” they have to be classified in lower categories such as "Vino da Tavola" or "Indicazione Geografica Tipica" (IGT). Eklektos embraces the modern style of winemaking as 10% of the grapes are harvested late in order to obtain the rich, sweet blueberry fruit that defines many Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. People who love the wines of Orin Swift and Caymus, will find a friend here. Andrea Bernardini is a