{"title":"Canneto Filippone","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"canneto-filippone-toscana-igt-2011","title":"Canneto Filippone Toscana IGT 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanneto Filippone Toscana IGT 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 750ml Super Tuscan red blend of Sangiovese and Merlot produced by Azienda Agricola Canneto in Montepulciano, Tuscany. This structured, oak-aged wine earned 93 points from Wine Enthusiast and 91 points from both Wine Spectator and The Wine Advocate — strong critical consensus for a bottling from one of Tuscany's most historic growing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend: 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot  |  Origin: Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy  |  Vintage: 2011  |  Producer: Azienda Agricola Canneto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzienda Agricola Canneto operates from Via dei Canneti in Montepulciano, a town long celebrated for Sangiovese-driven reds. For the Filippone, grapes are de-stemmed, soft pressed, and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats using selected yeasts. Maceration times are tailored to each variety: 12 days for the Merlot and a longer 20 days for the Sangiovese, extracting deeper structure and color from the latter. The wine then ages for 24 months in French oak tonneaux before resting at least an additional 12 months in bottle — an extended maturation regimen that exceeds many comparable Super Tuscan blends and allows tannins to integrate thoroughly before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exotic wood and coconut give way to forest floor, fresh herbs, and a cedar-laced undercurrent. A subtle slate minerality adds complexity beneath the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is generous with ripe blackberry, mulberry, and dark plum, building toward a dense mid-palate of black currant and bitter cherry. Leather, licorice, and sage emerge as the wine opens, while hints of mint and cardamom thread through a velvety, full-bodied texture. Wine Spectator described it as \"intense and powerful… really a beauty.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and balanced with soft, well-resolved tannins that carry a dry, spicy close. Lingering notes of wild herb and dark fruit slowly fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Filippone 2011\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is first and foremost a wine for the glass — serve it at 16–18°C after decanting for at least 30 minutes to let the oak-aged layers unfurl. A bold Super Tuscan blend like this also holds up in wine-forward cocktails: a \u003cstrong\u003eKalimotxo\u003c\/strong\u003e with premium cola for a surprisingly compelling low-effort serve; a \u003cstrong\u003eSangria Roja\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its dark fruit and spice amplify the punch; or a red wine \u003cstrong\u003eNegroni\u003c\/strong\u003e variation in place of sweet vermouth, where the Filippone's structure and herbal notes complement Campari's bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting an Italian wine enthusiast who appreciates aged Super Tuscans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchoring a Tuscan-themed dinner party alongside bistecca or wild boar ragù\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding a critically acclaimed library vintage to a personal cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrating a milestone with a wine that has already developed meaningful bottle age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Filippone 2011 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers rich, dark fruit — blackberry, black currant, and bitter cherry — layered with leather, sage, licorice, and cedar, all carried by a velvety texture and soft tannins that finish dry and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Filippone 2011 compare to Antinori Tignanello?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are Sangiovese-based Super Tuscans aged in French oak, but Tignanello uses a three-grape blend (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) while Filippone pairs Sangiovese equally with Merlot, resulting in a softer, rounder mid-palate. Filippone also benefits from a longer minimum bottle-aging requirement of 12 months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Filippone 2011 good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — its 24 months in French oak tonneaux and extended bottle aging have produced well-integrated tannins and layered complexity that reward slow, undiluted drinking after a brief decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Filippone 2011 made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is produced by Azienda Agricola Canneto in Montepulciano, a hilltop town in southeastern Tuscany, Italy, renowned for its Sangiovese-based wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Filippone 2011?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled bistecca alla fiorentina highlights the wine's structure and dark fruit; aged Pecorino Toscano echoes its savory, herbal notes; slow-braised wild boar ragù matches its weight and complexity; roasted lamb with rosemary complements the sage and cedar aromatics; and dark chocolate with a high cacao percentage bridges the wine's spice and bitter cherry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Filippone 2011 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard release is a 750ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Filippone 2011 worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e With 93 points from Wine Enthusiast and 91 from both Wine Spectator and The Wine Advocate, Filippone 2011 positions as a premium Super Tuscan that punches above many bottles in its tier, offering extended oak and bottle aging often associated with more expensive cuvées.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Filippone 2011?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Filippone distinguishes itself through a production regimen that few wines at its price tier can match: a full two years in French oak tonneaux followed by at least one year of bottle rest before release, totaling a minimum of three years of aging. This patience shows in the finished wine — the 2011 vintage has already developed tertiary complexity while retaining fruit intensity. Triple-digit critical recognition across Wine Enthusiast (93), Wine Spectator (91), and The Wine Advocate (91) confirms that the equal-parts Sangiovese-Merlot blend achieves a balance of Tuscan character and international polish that stands on its own among Super Tuscans from Montepulciano.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canneto Filippone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837824135337,"sku":"7726","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Canneto-Filippone-Toscana-IGT__66415.jpg?v=1730496193"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/canneto-filippone.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}