Suvereto

Suvereto is an Italian appellation located in Livorno that produces red blends from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In practice, most examples are Bordeaux blends made from Merlot and Cabernet. If one of the varieties makes up 85% of the blend, the wines can have an additional label stating the name of the grape.

Suvereto wines have to be aged for a minimum of 19 months, while the minimum for the Riserva label is 26 months. The wines have an attractive violet color with an aroma reminiscent of ripe fruit, plums, violets, and spices. Some herbal, cocoa and tobacco nuances are also present.

These wines would pair well with red meat and game. Suvereto was once a sub-appellation of Val di Cornia.