Italian wine lovers rejoice! According to a recent study, Super Tuscans are outperforming Italy-100. This is great news for fans of Sassicaia, Tignanello, Ornellaia, Solaia and Masseto – all of which are included in the Super Tuscan index.
These wines have been consistently outperforming their parent index over the last few days, generating more revenue for their producers. If you're looking for a delicious Italian wine that outperforms the rest, be sure to check out one of these Super Tuscans!
Tignanello leads the pack
Tignanello and Sassicaia were the top two Super Tuscans in terms of trade last week, with both wines seeing an increase in value. Tignanello is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, while Sassicaia is made entirely of Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2018 Sassicaia is currently the most expensive wine on the Italy 100 list, with a value of $478 per bottle. The 2017 vintage of Tignanello is not far behind, with a value of $460 per bottle.
The average price per case (12×75) of a super Tuscan hit £2,686 (US$3512) in the first half of 2022, up from £2524 (US$3300) in the same period last year.
Both of these wines are produced by Antinori, one of Italy’s most renowned winemaking families. Antinori has been making wine for over 600 years, and their commitment to quality shows in these outstanding Super Tuscans.
Both wines are produced by Tenuta San Guido, and are some of the most celebrated Super Tuscans on the market. If you’re looking for a world-class wine that’s sure to impress, be sure to check out Tignanello or Sassicaia – you won’t be disappointed!
Solaia and Ornellaia round out the top four
Solaia, another Super Tuscan from Antinori, is the third most valuable wine in the Italy 100 index, with a value of $371 per bottle. Ornellaia, produced by Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, is not far behind at $343 per bottle.
Both of these wines are highly acclaimed and sought-after by collectors worldwide. If you’re lucky enough to find a bottle of either Solaia or Ornellaia, be sure to snap it up – you’ll be glad you did!
These four wines are the clear leaders in the Italy 100 index
These four Super Tuscans – Sassicaia, Tignanello, Solaia and Ornellaia – are the clear leaders in the Italy 100 index. They are all highly prized by collectors and trade at a premium to other wines in the index.
Sassicaia, Tignanello, Solaia and Ornellaia aren’t just great wines – they’re also great investments. If you’re looking to add some Italian wine to your portfolio, these are the bottles you should be after. Thanks for reading! Salute!
