Tuscany is a Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC, or controlled designation of origin) wine region in western Italy.
The rolling hills of Tuscany, topped with medieval villas, vineyards and olive groves, are instantly recognisable to wine-lovers across the world. It is a region renowned for the quality of its wines and many of the most famous wine estates.
Names such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano spark the imagination and the stellar stable of Super Tuscan IGT (Indicazione geografica tipica) wines from the region have become household names.
Sangiovese is the king of red grapes here, but many other indigenous and international grape varieties are grown amongst the hills, creating a rich tapestry of characterful wines that sing of their Italian origins.
Key Varieties: Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot
Climate: Warm and temperate on the coast, with higher diurnal ranges inland
Soil: Multitude of subsoils, ranging from tufa and volcanic soil to sandstone and limestone clay.
Did You Know: Wine has been produced in Tuscany for at least 2,500 years.
