Thank you for your recent answer to my questions about SuperTuscan wine. May I assume from your answer that a Tuscan wine that is a blend of Sangiovese & Italian varietals would not be considered a SuperTuscan?
Answer From Expert Roger Bohmrich MW
Actually, the term Super Tuscan is a fanciful rather than a controlled designation, except insofar as some Super Tuscans, especially those made in Bolgheri, now bear that appellation. Most others carry the Toscana IGT designation. The maker of any Tuscan wine could in theory call his/her wine a "Super Tuscan" if they wish. These wines tend to be upscale bottlings, either single varietals or blends. In practice, the Italian grape in such wines is normally Sangiovese while the international varieties tend to be French in origin. There is considerable flexibility for IGT wines, however.
