Tuscany: A Journey Through Italy's Wine Paradise

Rolling hills, cypress avenues and medieval towns above golden rows of vines: Tuscany is not only a landscape to fall in love with, but also the home of some of Italy's greatest reds.

The Heartland of Sangiovese

At the centre of Tuscan wine culture stands a single grape: Sangiovese. From it come the region's most famous wines, from approachable and fruity to deep and long-lived. Shaped by chalky soils, hot summers and cool nights, Sangiovese yields wines with lively acidity, fine tannins and aromas of sour cherry, violet and Mediterranean herbs.

Three Regions, Three Characters

Chianti Classico, between Florence and Siena, is the classic cradle of Sangiovese – elegant, spicy and versatile at the table. Further south, around the hilltop town of Montalcino, Sangiovese ripens into the majestic Brunello, one of the most renowned wines in the world. And on the coast, in Bolgheri, the Super Tuscans made history: powerful blends of Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese that gave Tuscany international glamour.

Our Tuscan Picks

• Sacello Chianti Classico DOCG – the classic ambassador of Chianti: sour cherry, violet and Mediterranean spice, with lively acidity and fine tannins. A versatile companion at the table.
• Pietranera Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – the king of Montalcino: deep, powerful and elegant, with black cherry, leather and tobacco. A great wine with decades of ageing potential.
• Barinca Bolgheri Superiore DOC – a Super Tuscan from the coast: dense and velvety, with black fruit, cedar and noble spice. Mediterranean opulence in a modern style.

Tuscany on the Plate

Tuscan cuisine and its wines are made for each other. Chianti pairs with bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragout and aged pecorino. Brunello calls for grand dishes: braised beef, leg of lamb or game. And the powerful Bolgheri accompanies grilled meats and hearty braises with flair.

Worth the Journey

Anyone visiting Tuscany should take their time: for a tasting in the historic cellar of a Chianti estate, for the view over the vineyards of Montalcino and for a long dinner under olive trees. But the Tuscan way of life can be captured at home too – with a good glass and a touch of dolce vita.

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