Vintage Character 2019 Supremus Toscana IGT is a Super Tuscan blend from Tuscany that marries Sangiovese with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2019 growing season in Tuscany is widely regarded as strong, with a generally balanced pattern of warm summer conditions and well-timed temperature shifts that helped preserve freshness while bringing the grapes to full phenolic ripeness. Drawn from selected Tuscan vineyard sites, the wine reflects the region’s hallmark combination of sun, drainage, and diurnal variation, giving this IGT bottling both ripe fruit depth and the savory lift that makes Tuscany so distinctive.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, it opens with black cherry, red currant, plum and violet, followed by notes of sweet spice, cedar, tobacco and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and polished, with medium-high acidity and fine, steady tannins supporting a core of ripe red and black fruit; Merlot adds suppleness, Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure, and Sangiovese keeps the wine energetic and food-friendly through a long, composed finish. Pair it with grilled ribeye, rosemary roast lamb, or wild mushroom risotto.
Winery Background Supremus is a flagship Tuscan project associated with Neil and Maria Empson of Empson & Co., created to show how carefully chosen vineyard sources and thoughtful blending can deliver a modern yet regionally grounded expression of Tuscany. The wine has been made with the involvement of noted oenologist Franco Bernabei, whose work is closely associated with precision, low yields, and clarity of site expression. Fermentation and élevage in French oak help shape the wine’s texture and spice, while the blend itself captures the dialogue between Tuscan tradition and international variety structure that defines the Super Tuscan category.