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2020 Toscana Rosso

Cuna
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On a recent trip to Tuscany, my colleague John veered off the beaten path for a chance to meet with Federico Staderini in his vineyards at the foothills of the Apennine Mountains for a tasting and picnic lunch. After hearing about the warm, fresh-from-the-latteria ricotta he served with sun-kissed cherry tomatoes and a glass of his Toscana Rosso, a trip to Cuna is now at the top of my wish list. Expect fennel seed and black cherry from this Pinot Nero, age-worthy acidity, and a velvety tannin. It is one of the most intoxicating examples you’ll taste of the variety.

Jane Augustine

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Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Pinot Nero
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Producer: Cuna
Winemaker: Federico Staderini
Vineyard: 3.5 ha, Planted in 2004, 2005, 2007
Soil: Clay, limestone
Farming: Organic (certified)
Alcohol: 13%

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Tuscany

Map of Tuscany wine region

Perhaps no region is tied to Italy’s reputation as a producer of fine wine as much as Tuscany. Since Etruscan times, viticulture has played a prominent role in this idyllic land of rolling hills, and the Tuscan winemaking tradition remains as strong as ever today. With a favorable Mediterranean climate, an undulating topography offering countless altitudes and expositions, and a wealth of poor, well-draining soils, conditions are ideal for crafting high-quality wines. Add to that the rich gastronomical tradition—Tuscany is home to some of the country’s finest game, pastas, salumi, and cheeses—and you have the blueprint for a world-class wine region.

This is Sangiovese territory; in fact, it is arguably the only place in the world where Sangiovese reaches a truly regal expression. In spite of a rocky history with fluctuations in quality, traditionally produced Chianti has reclaimed its status as one of the country’s most reliable, food-friendly reds, while the rapid rise of Brunello di Montalcino shows the grape’s potential for grandiose, opulent reds allying power and finesse. Traditionally-minded growers have stuck to using only indigenous grape varieties and employing techniques like aging in massive wooden casks known as botti, creating wines of terroir that shine at the Tuscan table.

Tuscan wines have had a place in our portfolio since Kermit’s first visit in 1977. While the names of the estates have changed, the spirit of those first unfiltered Chiantis he imported live on through our current selections.

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