Tuscany

Tuscany wine means Sangiovese — a grape that covers more than 36,000 ha across the region and delivers medium-to-full-bodied reds with bright red cherry, red plum, and herbal character, backed by firm tannins and lively acidity. Brunello di Montalcino must be 100% Sangiovese by law, and that single rule tells you everything about how seriously Tuscany takes its flagship variety. The range of styles and prices is wider than almost any other Italian region — which is exactly why it repays closer attention.

Why choose Tuscany wine?

Tuscany is Italy's Sangiovese heartland, offering a price ladder that almost no neighbouring region can match — from an approachable Chianti DOCG at the accessible end to the premium and super-premium heights of Brunello di Montalcino, where a mandatory minimum of five years' ageing before release is built into every bottle's cost. Nearly 99% of Tuscany's 60,000 ha are registered for DOC or DOCG production, so the quality framework is among the tightest in the country. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano earned its place as one of the original four DOCGs awarded in 1980, while Vernaccia di San Gimignano was Italy's very first DOC wine back in 1966 — proof that Tuscany's credentials run deep across both red and white styles. Pair a Chianti with a slow ragù or aged pecorino on a weeknight; open a Brunello for a Florentine steak or a serious dinner occasion. Whether you're building a cellar or just want a reliable mid-week red, Tuscany has a Sangiovese-based wine at the right price. If you want Italy's most versatile Sangiovese selection — from everyday Chianti to collectible Brunello — our Tuscany selection starts here →

What style should I expect from a modern Tuscany red?

The current trend is for varietal Sangiovese wines, often from single vineyards, fermented with ambient yeast and aged in large traditional oak casks — expressive but structured, with less new-oak influence than older styles.

Is Sangiovese grown anywhere else in Italy?

Yes — Sangiovese accounts for 10% of all vines planted across Italy, making it the country's most widely grown variety. Tuscany is simply where it reaches its greatest range of quality and style.

How quickly did Brunello di Montalcino grow as an appellation?

Dramatically. The Brunello zone expanded from just 11 producers farming 63.5 ha in the 1960s to 260 producers across 2,100 ha by 2020 — a sign of sustained global demand.