Toscana

Tuscany is Italy's most iconic wine region, where Sangiovese reigns supreme across a landscape of Renaissance cities, medieval hill towns, and endless vineyards. From the structured elegance of Brunello to the everyday pleasure of Chianti, Tuscan wines embody la dolce vita. The region's diversity is remarkable. Chianti Classico, the historic heart between Florence and Siena, produces cherry-driven, high-acid reds perfect with food. Montalcino's Brunello offers power and longevity from 100% Sangiovese aged in large oak botti. Montepulciano's Vino Nobile provides an accessible middle ground. The 1970s Super Tuscan revolution transformed Italian wine. Producers like Sassicaia and Tignanello broke tradition by using Cabernet Sauvignon and French barriques, creating internationally acclaimed wines outside the DOC system. These rebels eventually gained their own Bolgheri DOC. Coastal Maremma has emerged as a new frontier, while white wine lovers seek out Vernaccia di San Gimignano and the amber-hued Vin Santo dessert wine. Tuscan olive oil and cuisine—ribollita, bistecca alla fiorentina—make this a complete gastronomic destination.