Tuscany
Tuscany is the spiritual home of Italian wine, where history, art, and the iconic landscape of cypress-lined rolling hills converge to create a truly inspirational experience.
The region is defined by a single, powerful red grape: Sangiovese ("The Blood of Jupiter"). This high-acid, high-tannin variety yields wines with a characteristic garnet-red colour, medium body, and classic notes of sour cherry, violets, plum, and dried herbs that develop into tertiary flavours of tobacco and leather with age.
Discover a journey through these serious but fun expressions of Sangiovese:
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Chianti Classico: The lively, medium-bodied benchmark of the region, featuring bright acidity and savoury red fruit notes, identifiable by the distinctive Black Rooster (Gallo Nero) emblem. It's the perfect everyday Italian food wine.
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Brunello di Montalcino: Considered the ultimate expression of Sangiovese, this powerful, long-aged red must be 100% of the grape. It offers complex layers of dark cherry, tobacco, and earthy notes, built for exceptional longevity and special occasions.
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Super Tuscans: For the truly eclectic palate, the coastal regions gave rise to "Super Tuscans," revolutionary, high-end blends that break tradition, often using international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Tuscany is a region of classic structure and modern innovation, promising wines with incredible ageing potential and compelling stories in every bottle.
