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Tuscany

One of Italy's iconic regions, home to the great triumvirate of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

Tuscany

Key Facts about Tuscany

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Appellations of Tuscany



Read more about Aleatico Passito dell’Elba

Aleatico Passito dell’Elba DOCG

Also known as Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG, this tiny appellation produces only Passito wines made from the Aleatico grape on the island of Elba.

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1 wine
Read more about Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario

Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario DOC

As the name suggests, Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario is produced from the Ansonica grape along the coast of Argentario in the west of Tuscany. It...

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Read more about Barco Reale di Carmignano

Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC

Barco Reale di Carmignano is a small DOC close to Florence making simple, fruity red and rose wines from both Sangiovese and international red vari...

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5 wines
Read more about Bianco dell’Empolese

Bianco dell’Empolese DOC

Bianco dell’Empolese DOC is a white wine produced from Trebbiano Toscano around the town of Empoli. It is also permits the production of a Vin Sa...

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Read more about Bianco di Pitigliano

Bianco di Pitigliano DOC

Bianco di Pitigliano DOC is a little known growing area in the Maremma zone of Tuscany. It currently produces wines from a range of different grape...

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4 wines
Read more about Bolgheri

Bolgheri DOC

Bolgheri is often seen as the new frontier of Tuscan wine making. In recent decades there has been huge investment in this coastal appellation and ...

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54 wines
Read more about Bolgheri Sassicaia

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC was created in 2013 in recognition of Tenuta San Guido's iconic Sassicaia wine which has become a global symbol of Italian f...

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1 wine
Read more about Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great red wines of Italy. Produced around the Tuscan town of Montalcino from a clone of Sangiovese, known l...

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104 wines
Read more about Candia dei Colli Apuani

Candia dei Colli Apuani DOC

Candia dei Colli Apuani DOC is one of the lesser known appellations in Tuscany. Created in 1981, it covers winemaking on the Tuscan coast, close to...

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1 wine
Read more about Capalbio

Capalbio DOC

Capalbio DOC is made in the Maremma area of western Tuscany. Reds are made with Sangiovese, while white wines are made from Trebbiano Toscano and V...

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Read more about Carmignano

Carmignano DOCG

Carmignano is a little known, but quality focussed DOCG in Tuscany. A short drive from Florence, the area covers red wines made from at least 50% S...

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11 wines
Read more about Chianti

Chianti DOCG

Chianti DOCG is a large catch all appellation for Chianti wines.

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34 wines
Read more about Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico DOCG

Produced from Sangiovese, Chianti Classico is one of Tuscany's great red wines and home to some of the country's most beautiful estates.

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134 wines
Read more about Colli della Toscana Centrale

Colli della Toscana Centrale IGP

Colli della Toscana Centrale is a relatively new regional appellation created in the centre of Tuscany, but is increasingly found on the labels of ...

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3 wines
Read more about Colli dell’Etruria Centrale

Colli dell’Etruria Centrale DOC

Although founded in 1990, the DOC of Colli dell’Etruria Centrale is rarely used. It was introduced in order to support ‘alternative’ wines pr...

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Read more about Colli di Luni

Colli di Luni DOC

Colli di Luni is a Tuscan and Ligurian DOC. White wines are made from Vermentino, which can be made in a Superiore style and Albarola. Reds must be...

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6 wines
Read more about Colline Lucchesi

Colline Lucchesi DOC

Colline Lucchesi is produced around the medieval town of Luca in the North West of Tuscany. Sangiovese and Merlot reign here as despite the appella...

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Read more about Cortona

Cortona DOC

The Tuscan town of Cortona has carved itself a bit of local niche. Focusing on Syrah, Cortona produces deep, rich wines.

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8 wines
Read more about Costa Toscana

Costa Toscana IGP

Costa Toscana IGP incorporates a wide range of local grape varieties and encourages the production of wines from Tuscany's coastal areas.

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2 wines
Read more about Grance Senesi

Grance Senesi DOC

Grance Senesi was created in 2010 to offer some exposure for varietal wines produced around the Tuscan town of Siena. There are only a few hectares...

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1 wine
Read more about Maremma Toscana

Maremma Toscana DOC

The Maremma area was upgraded from IGT to DOC in 2011 in recognition of the area’s inherent typicity. The area is primarily known for its reds...

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30 wines
Read more about Montecarlo

Montecarlo DOC

Montecarlo DOC is a small appellation close to the Tuscan towns of Pisa and Lucca. It is named after the village of Montecarlo, which is making a s...

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3 wines
Read more about Montecucco

Montecucco DOC

Montecucco DOC is one of Tuscany's lesser known appellations. Whites are made with Trebbiano Toscano and / or Vermentino, while reds can be made us...

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4 wines
Read more about Montecucco Sangiovese

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG

Sangiovese produced around the town of Montecucco was recognised as a DOCG in 2011 for its ability to create outstanding wines. The appellation, lo...

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2 wines
Read more about Monteregio di Massa Marittima

Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC

Monteregio di Massa Marittima is a small but potentially interesting appellation in Tuscany. With a focus on Sangiovese, it produces wines from the...

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Read more about Montescudaio

Montescudaio DOC

Montescudaio DOC, located in Tuscany, is a small yet distinctive wine region known for its red and white wines. Established in 1976, the D...

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Read more about Morellino di Scansano

Morellino di Scansano DOCG

The Sangiovese based wines of Scansano close to the Tuscan coast are beginning to give the region’s other red wine name a run for the money.

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27 wines
Read more about Moscadello di Montalcino

Moscadello di Montalcino DOC

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Read more about Orcia

Orcia DOC

Founded in 2000 after much campaigning by local producers, Orcia DOC must be made from at least 60% Sangiovese. Varietal Sangiovese wines must c...

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Read more about Parrina

Parrina DOC

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Read more about Pomino

Pomino DOC

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Read more about Rosso della Val di Cornia

Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG

Rosso della Val di Cornia DOCG emerged in 2011 out of the existing Val di Cornia DOC. Today it requires a minimum of 40% Sangiovese to partner Cabe...

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Read more about Rosso di Montalcino

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Rosso di Montalcino is often considered the younger sibling wine of the world famous Brunello di Montalcino. Produced from Sangiovese around the...

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39 wines
Read more about Rosso di Montepulciano

Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

Rosso di Montepulciano is the Tuscan town of Montepulciano's entry level wine, which compliments the more prestigious Vino Nobile di Montepulciano ...

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7 wines
Read more about San Gimignano

San Gimignano DOC

The San Gimignano DOC covers red wine production around the Tuscan town of San Gimignano. The white wines, for which the area is famous, are pro...

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Read more about San Torpè

San Torpè DOC

San Torpè DOC is a small appellation in Tuscany focussed on Rosato wines. It was created in 2011 and also includes Vin Santo which must contain a ...

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Read more about Sant’Antimo

Sant’Antimo DOC

Named after the Romanesque 12th-Century Abbey of Sant'Antimo, this Tuscan DOC covers a similar territory as the world famous Brunello di Montalcino...

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4 wines
Read more about Sovana

Sovana DOC

Created in 1999, Sovana is one of Tuscany's relatively new appellations. It is considered to be one of the great territories for the cultivation of...

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1 wine
Read more about Suvereto

Suvereto DOC

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Read more about Terratico di Bibbona

Terratico di Bibbona DOC

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Read more about Terre di Casole

Terre di Casole DOC

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Read more about Terre di Pisa

Terre di Pisa DOC

Terre di Pisa was created in 2011 to showcase the wines surrounding the Tuscan town of Pisa, and celebrate a viticultural heritage that dates back ...

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Read more about Toscana

Toscana IGP

Regional appellation covering winemaking across Tuscany. Made particularly famous however by a movement of producers making premium quality wines f...

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207 wines
Read more about Val di Cornia

Val di Cornia DOC

Val di Cornia DOC was created in 1989 allowing the wines of this small area of the Maremma opportunity to express its coastal characteristics. In 2...

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Read more about Val d’Arbia

Val d’Arbia DOC

Val d’Arbia DOC is focussed primarily on white wine production from local Tuscan grapes such as Grechetto di Orvieto, Vermentino, Trebbiano Tosca...

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Read more about Val d’Arno di Sopra

Val d’Arno di Sopra DOC

Also known as Valdarno di Sopra DOC and incorporating the former Pietraviva DOC, it covers a range of wine styles.

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3 wines
Read more about Valdichiana Toscana

Valdichiana Toscana DOC

Valdichiana Toscana DOC is home to a range of red, white and rosato wines, as well as sparkling and dessert wines. Red wines must contain a minimum...

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Read more about Valdinievole

Valdinievole DOC

Established in 1976, the little DOC of Valdinievole is rare used. In theory the appellation affords a little more opportunity for the Canaiolo Nero...

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Read more about Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

Vernaccia di San Gimignano is one of Tuscany's key white wine growing areas. The wines are dry, structured, and food friendly.

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31 wines
Read more about Vin Santo del Chianti

Vin Santo del Chianti DOC

Important Vin Santo appellation.

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2 wines
Read more about Vin Santo del Chianti Classico

Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC

Italy’s most important Vin Santo appellation, produced in the Chianti Classico area of Tuscany.

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7 wines
Read more about Vin Santo di Montepulciano

Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC

Vin Santo di Montepulciano covers Vin Santo style wines produced around the Tuscan town of Montepulciano.

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Read more about Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is an important Tuscan appellation for Sangiovese based red wines.

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25 wines