Tuscan Wines
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Tuscany produces some of Italy's most celebrated red wines, anchored by Sangiovese across appellations including Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and the broader Toscana IGT designation. The region's varied terrain spans coastal Maremma, the hills of Greve and Gaiole, and the volcanic soils surrounding Montalcino, each imparting distinct structure and acidity to the wines. Querciabella's Chianti Classico and Il Poggione's Brunello di Montalcino represent the traditional Sangiovese-driven end of the spectrum, while Antinori's Tignanello and Tenuta San Guido's Guidalberto reflect the Super Tuscan movement, blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot alongside or in place of native varieties. Caparzo offers an approachable Toscana-designated Sangiovese, while Mastro Janni's San Pio and the 2014 Il Chiostro di Venere represent older vintages with additional bottle age already accumulated.
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Tuscany produces some of Italy's most celebrated red wines, anchored by Sangiovese across appellations including Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and the broader Toscana IGT designation. The region's varied terrain spans coastal Maremma, the hills of Greve and Gaiole, and the volcanic soils surrounding Montalcino, each imparting distinct structure and acidity to the wines. Querciabella's Chianti Classico and Il Poggione's Brunello di Montalcino represent the traditional Sangiovese-driven end of the spectrum, while Antinori's Tignanello and Tenuta San Guido's Guidalberto reflect the Super Tuscan movement, blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot alongside or in place of native varieties. Caparzo offers an approachable Toscana-designated Sangiovese, while Mastro Janni's San Pio and the 2014 Il Chiostro di Venere represent older vintages with additional bottle age already accumulated.
