Europe
Italy
Tuscany
Tuscany is Italy's most renowned wine region, home to Sangiovese-based wines like Chianti and Brunello, as well as the famous 'Super Tuscan' blends.
Key Grapes
Sangiovese
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Vernaccia
Climate
Mediterranean with hot, dry summers
Soil Types
Galestro (shale)
Alberese (limestone)
Clay
Sand
Wine Styles
Bold reds (Chianti, Brunello)
Super Tuscans
Vin Santo (dessert)
Sub-Regions
Chianti Classico
Brunello di Montalcino
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Bolgheri
San Gimignano
Fun Facts
- 1Brunello must age 5 years before release
- 2Super Tuscans were once classified as table wine
- 3The black rooster is Chianti Classico's symbol