Cafaggio Toscana 2020 750ml
DescriptionDiscover the innovative spirit of Chianti Classico with Cafaggio's distinctive Toscana 2020, a wine that showcases this historic estate's ability to think outside traditional boundaries while maintaining deep roots in Tuscan winemaking. From their organically farmed vineyards in Panzano comes this intriguing blend that represents a more modern, international approach to Tuscan wine.
This Super Tuscan-style blend opens with a rich and inviting bouquet where Sangiovese's cherry and violet notes are enhanced by the international varieties' contribution of blackcurrant, cedar, and graphite. The 2020 vintage shows beautiful integration, with notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and sweet spices from careful oak aging adding complexity without dominating. Hints of tobacco, leather, and Mediterranean herbs provide a Tuscan signature to what is otherwise a very international style.
On the palate, Cafaggio's Toscana 2020 displays impressive structure and concentration. The full body carries rich flavors of black cherry, plum, and cassis, supported by firm yet polished tannins that promise good aging potential. The blend creates beautiful harmony - Sangiovese provides brightness and cherry fruit, while Cabernet adds structure and depth, and Merlot contributes richness and approachability. Notes of vanilla, cocoa, and herbs emerge on the mid-palate, while the finish is long and satisfying with echoes of fruit and spice.
What makes this wine special is how it represents Cafaggio's dual personality - a historic Chianti Classico estate that's not afraid to experiment and push boundaries. By creating this Toscana IGT, they're free from appellation restrictions to craft a wine that showcases their vision for what modern Tuscan wine can be. The organic farming adds an extra dimension of purity and terroir expression, even in this internationally styled wine.
This bold wine calls for equally robust cuisine. Its structure and concentration make it ideal for grilled red meats, particularly ribeye or T-bone steak prepared Florentine style. The wine's international character also makes it versatile with non-Italian cuisine - think herb-crusted rack of lamb or beef tenderloin with red wine reduction. For cheese pairings, opt for aged varieties that can match the wine's intensity. While showing well now, this wine has the structure to evolve for another 8-10 years. Decant for an hour to allow its full complexity to emerge.
