Top 10 Tuscan wines, What they are, Grapes, Qualities and Characteristics you should know about
- Luca Bellavita
- May 8, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 3
Tuscany is undoubtedly one of the wine regions par excellence: the mineral-rich soil collaborates with a mild climate to offer better and higher-quality wines every year. The Chianti hills are renowned here, with the entire area of Mugello, Val di Chiana, and Val d'Orcia, the cradle of the inimitable Brunello di Montalcino. This article reveals the ten most famous and appreciated wines of the Tuscany region.
List of the leading Tuscan wines
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Brunello di Montalcino is an intense ruby red wine.
Visually, it is clear and brilliant, with a lively garnet colour. It has an intense, persistent, broad, and ethereal aroma. It is appreciated for its hints of black cherries and berries, with tertiary notes of spices and vanilla due to ageing in wooden barrels.
Chianti Classico DOCG and Chianti DOCG
Chianti is undoubtedly an Italian and, even more so, a Tuscan wine icon. In the nineteenth century, Count Bettino Ricasoli defined the areas, vines, and winemaking techniques for this centuries-old traditional wine.
But the origin of this wine is even older. Chianti was one of the first wine-growing areas to be regulated and defined by a law issued on 24 September 1716 by Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici, which initially defined the boundaries of the Chianti, Pomino, Carmignano, and Val d'Arno regions.
The traditional straw flask, famous worldwide and a symbol of popular wine thanks to the many movies featuring it, has represented the Italian nature of this product for years. Still, Chianti wine was long considered a second-class wine.
Carmignano DOCG
When you think of Tuscany wines, iconic regions like Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino often come to mind. However, nestled in this beautiful area is Carmignano, a hidden gem that deserves your attention. Carmignano DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) offers a captivating journey combining tradition with innovation, inviting you to explore something unique.
With roots dating back to the Renaissance, Carmignano captures the essence of Tuscan terroir. If you’re an Italian wine aficionado seeking authentic experiences, this is your chance to dive into the delightful world of Carmignano wines.
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