SKU: 13614
Brand: Carpineto
Novello wine is the first product to be consumed from the harvest. However, by novello we do not mean only the new wine of the vintage, but the wine produced with particular techniques, designed to give those peculiar aromas and those characteristics of softness and roundness that make it suitable for immediate consumption.
SKU: 10677
With an elegant and floral nose, the Bianco di Pitigliano Superiore Doc Rasenno shows off refinement and great cleanliness.
SKU: 12022
Brand: Tua Rita
Corkscrew branded Tua Rita with double retractable lever that allows you to extract the cork in two steps without breaking it
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SKU: 17723
With an elegant and floral nose, the Bianco di Pitigliano Superiore Doc Rasenno shows off refinement and great cleanliness.
SKU: 13729
Brand: Fattoria Felsina
Chianti Classico, 100% Sangiovese from Castelnuovo Berardenga, produced for the first time in 1967. Extremely heterogeneous soils, mirror of the territory, the vineyards develop with south-west exposure at about 320-420 m slm where the wind makes itself felt. The higher ground is rich above all in quartz sandstone, while the land bordering the Colli Senesi area is rich in stratiform sandstone and silt. Since the vineyards are located at different altitudes, the harvest is done at different times but in any case within the first 3 weeks of October.
SKU: 18027
Brand: Carpineto
Produced in the oldest production area, as stated in the disciplinary that regulates it, this area gave its name to the wine and is the only one where Chianti Classico is produced. It extends between Florence and Siena in a territory of breathtaking beauty, made up of villages perched on the top of the hills, of olive trees cultivated in steep fields with an irregular outline and of cypresses lined up to delimit the innumerable dirt roads.
SKU: 8998
Brand: San Felice
This red wine is produced with mainly Merlot, Ciliegiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese grapes to a lesser extent. It ferments in steel tanks, with short macerations and is bottled in the spring following the harvest. Young wine, with a good aromatic freshness and pleasant drinking.
SKU: 13258
Brand: Carpineto
Produced in the historic territory of Montepulciano (Siena), at an altitude of about 250 m above sea level.
SKU: 2744
Brand: Frescobaldi
The pleasure of conviviality. The joy of a generous table, with the authenticity of Tuscan flavors. Ruby red wine with intense ruby reflections, typical of young wines. Excellent alcoholic component 12.50% Vol. The characterizing scent of this Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend is raspberry, cherry, plum. Notes of blackberry, veiled sensations of hay. The impact in the mouth is warm with defined sensations of softness and balance of the tannic part, return of the fruity aromas in a long and delicate finish.
SKU: 14467
Brand: Antonelli San Marco
The Grechetto in purity, expression of the Umbrian tradition of white wines and of the protected designation area of Montefalco.
SKU: 13043
Brand: Carpineto
Novello wine is the first product to be consumed from the harvest. However, by novello we do not mean only the new wine of the vintage, but the wine produced with particular techniques, designed to give those peculiar aromas and those characteristics of softness and roundness that make it suitable for immediate consumption.
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SKU: 10129
Brand: TENUTA FERTUNA
As happens in other noble wine regions, the specification for the production area allows the appellation IGT Toscana Rosso (and Bianco) to be "non-vintage", if referred to a blend of different vintages in a percentage higher than 15%. Hence the qualitative choice of making a fresh and pleasant wine that is constant over time; a wine that is always recognizable even in future harvests. The vinification technique therefore envisages the use of the last vintage associated with the reserves kept in the cellar.
SKU: 14913
Brand: Carpineto
Produced in the oldest production area, as stated in the disciplinary that regulates it, this area gave its name to the wine and is the only one where Chianti Classico is produced. It extends between Florence and Siena in a territory of breathtaking beauty, made up of villages perched on the top of the hills, of olive trees cultivated in steep fields with an irregular outline and of cypresses lined up to delimit the innumerable dirt roads.
SKU: 505
Brand: Cielo e Terra Vini
We have selected a magnificent red Toscana IGT. The traditional winemaking practice of slow fermentation of fresh racked wine is combined with a slight drying of the grapes, to give a softer and more modern taste.
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SKU: 18137
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
It is a pleasant dressing for salads and an interesting supplement, naturally in moderate doses. In fact, it contains polyphenols, substances with antioxidant and anticancer properties. Thanks to its antiseptic properties, wine vinegar is then useful as a preservative. The addition of herbs makes it a condiment with a different flavor or a medicinal preparation to be used for therapeutic purposes (then it takes the name of medicated vinegar).
SKU: 10310
Brand: Frescobaldi
Chianti "Castiglioni" is a young and delicate red wine from Tuscany, born in the homonymous estate of the Frescobaldi family, produced with vinification and aging only in steel. It is expressed with sensations of fresh cherries, red flowers and Mediterranean herbs. The taste is fresh, clear, dynamic and fruity
SKU: 5984
Brand: San Felice
Traditionally present in the land of Maremma, Vermentino reaches optimal ripeness on the hills of Perolla, also due to the proximity of the sea and its positive influence on the climate. The assembly with sauvignon blanc in small percentages, gives further richness to the aromas and greater structure.
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SKU: 14940
Brand: Fattoria dell’Agresto
Among the green hills of Chianti, the Gasparri family has been producing wine for three generations in its Fattoria dell'Agresto, always trying to enhance the typicality of the prince of Tuscan vine, Sangiovese. The property covers approximately 220ha of land, including vineyards and olive trees. 80% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, 10% Canaiolo. Fermented in steel with 10-12 day maceration. After the malolactic fermentation, it ages in steel for several months before bottling.
SKU: 13239
Brand: Carpineto
"Mediterranean", this is the character of Vermentino produced in Maremma. The terroir strongly defines its organoleptic profile, merging all its aspects with the features of this wonderful land.
SKU: 10818
Brand: Antonelli San Marco
The Grechetto in purity, expression of the Umbrian tradition of white wines and of the protected designation area of Montefalco.
SKU: 2742
Brand: Frescobaldi
Chianti "Castiglioni" is a young and delicate red wine from Tuscany, born in the homonymous estate of the Frescobaldi family, produced with vinification and aging only in steel. It is expressed with sensations of fresh cherries, red flowers and Mediterranean herbs. The taste is fresh, clear, dynamic and fruity
SKU: 15049
Brand: Carpineto
Produced in the historic territory of Montepulciano (Siena), at an altitude of about 250 m above sea level.
SKU: 9044
Brand: Badia a Coltibuono
- Type White wine
- Vintage 2021
- Capacity 0.75 l
- Country Italy
- Gradation 13 °
- Tuscany Region
- IGT classification
- Vermentino grape
SKU: 12083
Brand: Fattoria Felsina
Fresh and versatile white, made from Trebbiano, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The nose has hints of fruit and flowers, and on the palate a light and refreshing taste, but at the same time savory, which ends with a fruity finish.
SKU: 2725
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Pale and luminous rosé color, it smells of jasmine and rose petals, strawberry juice and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in a soft mineral vein. The taste is consistent, fresh and moderately savory, with a pleasant fruity finish. Perfect as an aperitif, it goes well with dishes based on fish and shellfish, with vegetables au gratin, with delicate white meats and fresh cheeses.
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SKU: 18699
Brand: Carpineto
This is certainly the best known Italian wine in the world and is produced in Central Tuscany.
SKU: 13240
Brand: Carpineto
This is certainly the best known Italian wine in the world and is produced in Central Tuscany.
SKU: 13238
Brand: Carpineto
It is the result of a careful zoning study, conducted in our company in Chianciano, aimed at identifying the soils with the most suitable characteristics for the cultivation of the white grape varieties that make up this wine.
SKU: 13237
Brand: Carpineto
It is the result of a selection of grapes from Central Tuscany; Dogajolo Rosato is an elegant and structured product, with fruity and lively floral notes, essential characteristics for a young, innovative and easy to taste wine.
SKU: 13236
Brand: Carpineto
This is certainly one of the most innovative wines produced to date. It contains all those characteristics that are most appreciated in wine: the fruity and fragrant aromas, the lively and deep colours, the strength of youth, the maturity of the wood, the softness of elegance.
SKU: 14939
Brand: Fattoria del Cerro
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC the taste is well balanced, elegant and has a slight initial tannic note. Ideal served at 18° C in medium-sized glasses. Excellent combined with appetizers, first courses with meat sauces, stuffed pasta, grilled or casserole red meat main courses
SKU: 10669
The Ciliegiolo Capoccia of the Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino is a soft, juicy Maremma red wine with an inviting drinkability. It will become your favorite wine for all meals
SKU: 5986
Brand: San Felice
This rosé is made from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Ciliegiolo grapes. At the beginning of fermentation, the must is removed after a short stay on the skins (saignée) and cherry and then assumed a pink color. Fermentation in steel and bottling in the month of February following the harvest. It combines the aromas and elegance of a white with the structure of a young red wine.
SKU: 5982
Brand: San Felice
This red wine is produced with mainly Merlot, Ciliegiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese grapes to a lesser extent. It ferments in steel tanks, with short macerations and is bottled in the spring following the harvest. Young wine, with good aromatic freshness and pleasant drinking.
SKU: 18589
Brand: Pietro Beconcini
San Miniato (Toscana) - Uvaggio: Sangiovese 70% malvasia nera e Trebbiano 30% - Alcool 12,5% Vinificazione in cemento con lieviti indigeni e macerazione sulle vinacce di 20 giorni. Maturazione in cemento per 6 mesi e Affinamento in bottiglia per 4 mesi. ABBINAMENTI: Primi piatti anche molto elaborati, carni bianche, formaggi freschi, salumi, pesce cucinato in rosso.
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SKU: 2213
Brand: Avignonesi
Fermented in stainless steel tanks with the use of indigenous yeasts, Ventisei Rosso undergoes a partial carbonic maceration, which gives that scent of candied fruit, capable of making us immediately fall in love. Twenty-six Rosso is fruit, elegance, delicacy and harmony. It is the wine you need for long chats, great reflections, the ideal nectar to let the boulders slip away from the heart. Fresh notes of raspberry, delicate hints of undergrowth and aromas of sweet spices will enchant you from the first glass. One sip leads to another!
SKU: 3010
Brand: Banfi
Vermentino "La Pettegola" is a fresh expression of the Tuscan coast that ferments and refines in steel tanks. Notes of citrus and yellow fruit mix with hints of aromatic herbs and white flowers in a pleasant and rich, delicate and aromatic taste, which perfectly accompanies fish and vegetable dishes.
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SKU: 3012
Brand: Banfi
The Government of Banfi 's Tuscan use, wants to be a new way of interpreting wine. An ancient technique based on the refermentation of freshly drawn wine with dried grapes, which gives life to a dynamic, fresh wine with an unmistakable style.
SKU: 2342
Brand: Il Palagio
Message in a Bottle Bianco now joins our portfolio of acclaimed wines. A blend of Vermentino (84%), Sauvignon (14%) and small Trebbiano is ideal as an aperitif or to accompany fish and vegetable dishes. With an alcohol content of 12.5% it is aged for 5 months.
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SKU: 1133
Brand: Castellare di Castellina
Le Ginestre is a fresh and delicate white wine, vinified only in steel. The nose is very fragrant, with aromas of yellow peach, box, elderberry accompanied by notes of gooseberry and vanilla. In the mouth it is round and with a well balanced structure
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SKU: 3774
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
It is a pleasant dressing for salads and an interesting supplement, naturally in moderate doses. In fact, it contains polyphenols, substances with antioxidant and anticancer properties. Thanks to its antiseptic properties, wine vinegar is then useful as a preservative. The addition of herbs makes it a condiment with a different flavor or a medicinal preparation to be used for therapeutic purposes (then it takes the name of medicated vinegar).
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SKU: 14639
Brand: San Felice
Only the best grapes selected in the company's Chianti Classico vineyards make up this Reserve, a valid combination of tradition and modernity. The label depicts a famous painting by Titian 'Man with armor'.
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SKU: 11951
Brand: Fattoria le Pupille
Transparent ruby with violet reflections. Olfactory framework modulated on cherry, blueberry, peony flowers and a sprinkling of white pepper. The sip is warm and juicy, with a youthful lightness and great balance. Long in the memories of fresh and crunchy red fruit.
SKU: 899
Brand: Rubbia al Colle
Intense, clear and elegant the ruby. Hints of wild berries open the olfactory, which after blackberry and blueberry also lets you perceive floral nuances, to finally close with a pleasant spicy texture. The sip is intense, well balanced, supported by well integrated tannins. Long persistence and spicy like the nose, the aftertaste. To be combined with red meat-based second preparations, it is recommended to accompany veal stew.
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SKU: 15510
Brand: Avignonesi
Fermented in stainless steel tanks with the use of indigenous yeasts, Ventisei Rosso undergoes a partial carbonic maceration, which gives that scent of candied fruit, capable of making us immediately fall in love. Twenty-six Rosso is fruit, elegance, delicacy and harmony. It is the wine you need for long chats, great reflections, the ideal nectar to let the boulders slip away from the heart. Fresh notes of raspberry, delicate hints of undergrowth and aromas of sweet spices will enchant you from the first glass. One sip leads to another!
SKU: 3390
Brand: Fantini Farnese
The Chianti DOCG of the Tenute Rossetti - Farnese winery is a still and elegant wine with a bright ruby color and garnet reflections. Notes of cherries, berries and spicy hints are perceived on the nose. The taste is fresh and structured. Initial aging in stainless steel tanks for 7 months, and then continued in the bottle for at least 2 months.
SKU: 18293
Brand: Castello di Farnetella
Il Podere Lucilla, di ca 10 ha, si trova a Farnetella nel Comune di Sinalunga a Sud-Est di Siena e a Nord-Ovest di Montepulciano, su terreni prevalentemente sabbiosi e limosi con modesta presenza di argilla e una più diffusa componente sassosa e calcarea.
SKU: 18290
Brand: Castello di Farnetella
Da uve in prevalenza Sangiovese, selezionate a Farnetella, nel comune di Sinalunga, a sud-est di Siena e a nord-ovest di Montepulciano. I vigneti, quasi interamente orientati a sud ovest, si trovano su un altopiano ben esposto e ventilato ad altezze diverse comprese tra i 220 e i 560 mt slm. I terreni sono costituiti da sabbie stratificate e limo con modesta presenza di argilla e una più̀ diffusa componente sassosa e calcarea.
SKU: 2721
Brand: Santa Cristina
Fattoria Le Maestrelle has a ruby red color with violet reflections. The nose is intense and complex, the notes of vanilla and coffee stand out well in harmony with the typical aromas of mint and cocoa of Merlot and the sensations of red fruit characteristic of Sangiovese and Syrah. On the palate it is balanced, tasty, soft and with a complex finish that recalls the olfactory notes.
SKU: 10311
Brand: Banfi
Vermentino "La Pettegola" is a fresh expression of the Tuscan coast that ferments and refines in steel tanks. Notes of citrus and yellow fruit mix with hints of aromatic herbs and white flowers in a pleasant and rich, delicate and aromatic taste, which perfectly accompanies fish and vegetable dishes.
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SKU: 3146
Brand: Allegrini
Valpolicella di Corte Giara - Allegrini is a Venetian red wine made from Corvina and Rondinella grapes, aged for a short time in steel tanks to maintain an intense and pleasant fruity fragrance. It smells of cherries and black pepper, with details of officinal herbs and is released in a sip balanced between softness and freshness.
SKU: 2723
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
The Chianti Superiore Santa Cristina dei Marchesi Antinori was born in vineyards located in the heart of the renowned Chianti DOCG. It is mainly produced with Sangiovese grapes and with grapes of other complementary vines, harvested and selected only by hand. Fermentation takes place, with maceration, separated for the different grape varieties: the most consistent part vinifies for 10-12 days at a controlled temperature of 30 ° C to enrich in complexity. The other part for 7-8 days at maximum temperatures of 25 ° C to extract more soft tannins and preserve the fruit aromas.
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SKU: 18130
Brand: Santa Cristina
Fattoria Le Maestrelle has a ruby red color with violet reflections. The nose is intense and complex, the notes of vanilla and coffee stand out well in harmony with the typical aromas of mint and cocoa of Merlot and the sensations of red fruit characteristic of Sangiovese and Syrah. On the palate it is balanced, tasty, soft and with a complex finish that recalls the olfactory notes.
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SKU: 159
Brand: Trambusti
A wine renowned all over the world, produced in a unique and unparalleled territory which, as a whole, represents the largest territory in Italy for its DOCG Our DOCG
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SKU: 13229
Brand: Carpineto
Produced in the oldest production area, as stated in the disciplinary that regulates it, this area gave its name to the wine and is the only one where Chianti Classico is produced. It extends between Florence and Siena in a territory of breathtaking beauty, made up of villages perched on the top of the hills, of olive trees cultivated in steep fields with an irregular outline and of cypresses lined up to delimit the innumerable dirt roads.
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SKU: 13665
Brand: Antonelli San Marco
Traditional wine obtained from the assembly of Sangiovese and the typical grape of Montefalco, as well as other red grape varieties.
SKU: 15779
Brand: San Giusto a Rentennano
Yield per vine 1 kg, harvest 25-28 September. The wine is obtained by extracting the must from the Chianti Classico, Riserva, Percarlo, Ricolma tanks within 12-24 hours of placing the grapes, and partly with grapes (Merlot, Sangiovese, Canaiolo) harvested early and vinified in white. Slow fermentation at a temperature below 23°C, with the addition of about 15% of de-stemmed grapes. Maturation for 5 months in steel. The wine is subjected to light filtering, so it may have natural sediment. 8,200 bottles bottled on March 20th. Organic wine.
SKU: 1159
Brand: Castellare di Castellina
TheGovernment of Castellare is a light and fresh red wine, with a delicate and pleasant bouquet of young red fruit and flowers, elegant, soft, to which dried grapes are added after the first fermentation and left to partially refine in barrique for 12 months
SKU: 18139
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Sabazio is characterized by a ruby red color with brilliant reflections. The nose opens with a delicate floral bouquet, enriched by pleasant fruity scents. On the palate it is fresh, pleasantly persistent and with a balanced acidity.
SKU: 2710
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Sabazio is characterized by a ruby red color with brilliant reflections. The nose opens with a delicate floral bouquet, enriched by pleasant fruity scents. On the palate it is fresh, pleasantly persistent and with a balanced acidity.
SKU: 9558
The "flower power" rosé, a fresh, romantic and playful wine; produced with grapes from organic farming.
SKU: 13498
Brand: Ferrari
The Toscana Rosso Aliotto of Tenute Lunelli was born in vineyards located in the Podernovo estate, in the municipality of Terricciola, in the extraordinary terroir of the Pisan hills.
SKU: 11952
Brand: Fattoria le Pupille
Bright ruby red. On the nose, hints of cherry, red currant, blood orange, peony and red roses alternate, on a background of cinnamon and cloves. The sip is enveloping, soft, with relaxed tannins, accompanied by an excellent freshness. Final on fruity references.
SKU: 9046
Brand: Badia a Coltibuono
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SKU: 13467
Brand: San Giusto a Rentennano
Yield per vine 1 kg, harvest 25-28 September. The wine is obtained by extracting the must from the Chianti Classico, Riserva, Percarlo, Ricolma tanks within 12-24 hours of placing the grapes, and partly with grapes (Merlot, Sangiovese, Canaiolo) harvested early and vinified in white. Slow fermentation at a temperature below 23°C, with the addition of about 15% of de-stemmed grapes. Maturation for 5 months in steel. The wine is subjected to light filtering, so it may have natural sediment. 8,200 bottles bottled on March 20th. Organic wine.
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Discover the best wines of Tuscany: an unforgettable experience!
Tuscany is one of the most renowned regions in Italy when it comes to wine, and for decades its excellent wine productions have been appreciated all over the world. Tuscan wines offer an array of different flavours, from sweet and fruity to robust and intense. Furthermore, this region also has a rich traditional culture and a long history related to wine, which is why it is an ideal destination for tourists looking for an unforgettable food and wine experience.
Why is Tuscany famous for its wine?
Tuscany has a mild climate and rich, fertile soil, and is therefore one of the most suitable Italian regions for wine production. The region is particularly known for its red wines, such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. These wines are produced with Sangiovese grapes, which are the most cultivated grapes in Tuscany. The region also has a rich tradition of white wines, such as Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Vermentino and Trebbiano.
How to choose the right Tuscan wine?
When it comes to choosing a Tuscan wine, the first thing to consider is your personal taste. If sweet and fruity wines are preferred, the right choice is a white wine such as Vernaccia di San Gimignano or Vermentino. If instead you prefer more robust and structured wines, then it is better to opt for a red wine such as Chianti or Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Furthermore, it is also important to consider the vintage of the wine you are buying. In fact, the quality of the wine depends on the climatic conditions of the period in which the vines were grown, therefore before buying a bottle it is advisable to ask the producer for information on the vintage of the wine.
Where to find Tuscan wines?
Tuscan wines are easily available in supermarkets and specialized shops, but to taste the finest quality wines you can also visit a cellar. In Tuscany there are numerous wineries that organize guided tours and tastings to make their wines known. Visiting one is a truly unique experience, because you have the opportunity to discover up close how wine is produced and to taste the different varieties.
What are the most famous wines of Tuscany?
The most famous wines of Tuscany are Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Chianti is a light and fruity red wine, while Brunello di Montalcino is a red wine of great intensity and structure. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a full-bodied and complex red wine, while Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a dry white wine with fruity and floral notes.
How to pair Tuscan wines?
Tuscan wines are ideal to combine with dishes based on meat, fish, vegetables or cheese. For example, Chianti is excellent combined with meat dishes such as roasts or braised meats, while Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is perfect with fish dishes such as cod or salmon. Brunello di Montalcino, on the other hand, goes well with vegetable dishes such as soups and stews, while Vernaccia di San Gimignano is ideal with aged cheeses.
How to store Tuscan wines?
Tuscan wines must be stored in a cool, dry place, away from sources of heat and direct light. The ideal temperature for storage is between 10 and 14°C. Red wines can be kept for up to 5 years, while white wines shouldn't be kept for more than 2 years. Furthermore, it is important to remember that wines must be stored horizontally, so that the cork is always in contact with the wine.
Denomination Wines of Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions of Italy and the world. The region is famous for its fine wines such as Chianti , Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. These wines have a denomination of controlled origin (DOC) or a denomination of controlled and guaranteed origin (DOCG). In this article, we will explore the appellations of the wines of Tuscany and how they are produced.
Introduction to the denominations of wines of Tuscany
The denominations of wines are a classification system that guarantees the quality and geographical origin of Italian wines. There are three levels of appellation: Vino da Tavola, DOC and DOCG. Table wines have no geographical or grape variety restrictions, while DOC and DOCG wines are produced in specific geographical areas and with specific grapes.
DOC wines of Tuscany
The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) wines of Tuscany are produced in specific areas of the region and are made with specific grapes. These wines have stringent production requirements, such as grape yield, alcohol content, and minimum aging time.
Chianti DOCG
Chianti is one of the best known and most popular Italian wines, mainly produced in the Chianti area, between the cities of Florence, Siena and Arezzo. The wine is mainly made with Sangiovese grapes and can also contain other red berried grapes such as Canaiolo, Colorino and Merlot. Chianti DOCG is a dry red wine that can be classified according to the aging period: Chianti, Chianti Riserva and Chianti Classico .
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Brunello di Montalcino is a DOCG wine produced in the area of the municipality of Montalcino, in the province of Siena. It is made with Sangiovese grapes, known locally as Brunello. The wine is aged for at least five years and must be produced exclusively with grapes from the Montalcino area.
Noble wine of Montepulciano DOCG
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a DOCG wine produced in the Montepulciano area, in the province of Siena. It is made primarily with Sangiovese grapes and must be aged for at least two years. The name "Nobile" comes from the reputation of this wine during the Renaissance.
IGT wines of Tuscany
IGT (Typical Geographical Indication) is a denomination of Italian wines that indicates a wider geographical area than DOC and DOCG wines. These wines can be made with grapes of different varieties than those specified by the DOC and DOCG denominations.
Super Tuscans
Super Tuscans are IGT wines produced in Tuscany that do not comply with the rules of the DOC and DOCG denominations. These wines are often made with international grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, and are aged in French oak barrels. Super Tuscans are generally full-bodied and intense red wines, with a large concentration of fruit.
Tuscany is a world-famous wine region and its denominations of controlled and guaranteed origin guarantee the quality of its wines. The DOC and DOCG wines of Tuscany are produced in specific geographical areas and with specific grapes, while the IGT wines of Tuscany have fewer restrictions in terms of geographical area and grape variety. Each appellation has its own unique characteristics and offers a different taste experience. Regardless of which wine you choose, the wines of Tuscany are sure to be a winning choice.
Frequent questions
What are the main denominations of Tuscan wines?
The main denominations of Tuscan wines are Chianti DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and IGT.
What does DOC and DOCG mean?
DOC means Denomination of Controlled Origin, while DOCG means Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin. These denominations guarantee the quality and geographical origin of Italian wines.
What are the production requirements for DOC and DOCG wines from Tuscany?
The DOC and DOCG wines of Tuscany have strict production requirements, such as grape yield, alcohol content and minimum aging time.
What are Super Tuscans?
Super Tuscans are IGT wines produced in Tuscany that do not comply with the rules of the DOC and DOCG denominations. These wines are often made with international grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
What are the most famous DOCG wines of Tuscany?
The most famous DOCG wines of Tuscany are Chianti DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG .