Tuscany

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A region where we run out of superlatives. A region where pure Italy is evident on every street corner. Where cultural cities like Florence, Siena, Pratto, Pisa, and Lucca are the epitome of taste. Where wine is made with a sense of tradition, yet with a contemporary vision. Welcome to Tuscany, the center of Italian wine.

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The number one holiday destination for the Dutch. And you can't blame them. As we travel through the beautiful Tuscan countryside, we're surprised every fifteen minutes by impressive vistas. These are dominated by high hills, vast olive groves, and roads lined with cypress trees. And of course, vineyards—lots and lots of vineyards.

Tuscany has always been a major wine region. The Etruscans cultivated wine there long before the Common Era. For many centuries, Tuscany, along with Piedmont, has been the pinnacle of Italian wines. Sangiovese, in particular, thrives in the rolling hills, where it can get quite hot, especially in the summers.

The vineyards in Tuscany

The vineyards of Tuscany's diverse wineries lie like a patchwork quilt across the landscape. Stand on any hill and take in the scenery; you'll see vineyards surrounded by olive groves, winding mountain roads, and picturesque villages. This is Tuscany at its finest.

Besides a wide range of native grape varieties, Tuscany is also known for its cultivation of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, the Bordeaux grape varieties. These are primarily found in the small region of Bolgheri, just outside the port city of Livorno. Bolgheri produces exquisite wines, sometimes called Super-Tuscans. The use of French grape varieties gives the wines a touch of Bordeaux. The top wine is undoubtedly the Ornellaia Rosso Bolgheri Superiore.

Famous wineries from Tuscany

The sky-high reputation of Tuscan wines has led to numerous renowned wineries. Think Frescobaldi, Strozzi, Tenuta Argentiera, and the Poggiotondo winery. All are beautiful wineries with impressive histories.

Many well-known wineries also produce Tuscany's most famous wine: Chianti. A delicious wine based on Sangiovese, it used to be bottled in straw. Since then, things have been modernized, and Chianti wineries have also built up a good reputation. Think of Poliziano, Barone Ricasoli, and Gabbiano.

What are the most beautiful Tuscan wines?

Tuscany boasts many highlights. It's a string of superlatives. However, there's one wine type that truly represents the pinnacle of Tuscan wine. We're talking about the legendary Brunello di Montalcino. Produced only by a select few wineries, Brunello di Montalcino, along with Barolo and Barbaresco, is considered one of the three greatest Italian wines. The pinnacle is the wine from Col D'Orcia. Its Brunello di Montalcino wines are the true divas of Italian viticulture.