Tuscany
Tuscany
Sangiovese country. Tuscany runs from the Chianti hills between Florence and Siena south to Montalcino and Montepulciano, and west to the Maremma coast — and the same grape behaves differently in each.
The appellations, in order of ambition
Chianti DOCG is the everyday tier; Chianti Classico is the historic core zone between Florence and Siena, with Riserva and Gran Selezione above it. Brunello di Montalcino is Sangiovese from a warmer southern hill, held five years before release — the region's benchmark for cellaring. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano sits between the two in price and weight. Then the outliers: Super Tuscans, Bordeaux-variety wines from the coast that were created outside the appellation rules and are now among the most expensive wine Italy makes.
What to expect
Sangiovese is high in acid, firm in tannin and rarely sweet-fruited — the classic descriptors are sour cherry and dried herb rather than jam. It flatters food far more than it flatters a blind tasting. Chianti Classico is where most people should start; Brunello is where you go when you want something to keep.
Serving
16–18°C. Chianti drinks on opening. Brunello and the Super Tuscans want an hour in a decanter, and both hold for a decade or more from a good vintage.
Filters
Carpineto Dogajolo Toscano Rosso IGT 2022 (1x75cl)
Carpineto Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2019 (1x75cl)
Carpineto Dogajolo Toscano Bianco IGT 2023 (1x75cl)
Carpineto Dogajolo Toscano Bianco IGT 2020 (1x75cl)
RUFFINO Modus Toscana IGT (Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon) 2020 (1x75cl)
RUFFINO Brunello di Montalcino Greppone Mazzi DOCG 2018 (1x75cl)
RUFFINO Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico DOCG 2021 (1x75cl)
RUFFINO Chianti DOCG 375ml 2023 (1x37.5cl)
RUFFINO Chianti DOCG 2023 (1x75cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Aska Bolgheri Rosso (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) 2021 (1x75cl)
CASTELLO BANFI La Pettegola Vermentino 2023 (1x75cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Summus 1.5L (Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Syrah) 2013 (1x150cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Cum Laude (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah) 2021 (1x75cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro 1.5L 2007 (1x150cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro 2013 (1x75cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva 1.5L 2016 (1x150cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura Riserva 1.5L 2013 (1x150cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura 3L 2016 (1x300cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura 1.5L 2016 (1x150cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura 1.5L 2015 (1x150cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura 2019 (1x75cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Chianti Superiore DOCG 2023 (1x75cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Col di Sasso 375ml (Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese) 2022 (1x37.5cl)
CASTELLO BANFI San Angelo Pinot Grigio 2023 (1x75cl)
CASTELLO BANFI Le Rime 375ml (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio) 2022 (1x37.5cl)
QUERCIABELLA Batàr Toscana Bianco IGT (Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco) 2021 (1x75cl)
Siro Pacenti Rosso di Montalcino 2022 (1x75cl)
Siro Pacenti Pelagrilli Brunello di Montalcino 2019 (1x75cl)
Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne 2019 (1x75cl)
Ca'Marcanda Magari 2022 (1x150cl)
Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2021 (1x150cl)
Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2021 (1x75cl)
Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille 2019 (1x75cl)
Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino Rennina 2019 (1x75cl)
Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino 2019 (1x150cl)
Ca'Marcanda Vistamare 2023 (1x150cl)
Ca'Marcanda Vistamare 2023 (1x75cl)
Altesino Bianco Toscana 2024 (1x75cl)
Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2023 (1x75cl)
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2017 (1x75cl)
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2019 (1x75cl)
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2019 (1x75cl)
Poderi Boscarelli "Prugnolo" Rosso di Montepulciano D.O.C. 2022 (1x75cl)
Casanova Di Neri Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG 2019 (1x75cl)
Orma Tenuta Sette Ponti 2020 (1x75cl)
I Fabbri "Terra di Lamole" Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. 2021 (1x75cl)
Bertinga "Volta di Bertinga" Toscana I.G.T. 2019 (1x75cl)
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