Tuscany
Located in central Italy, Tuscany is the most famous of all Italian wine regions, thanks to the glamorous landscape of its endless hills, cypress-lined country roads and typical villages perched atop valleys. undulating. But even without all that, Tuscany is known for its exceptional vintages based on iconic wines like Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The climate is a vital factor in the success of this wine region. Warm, temperate coastal areas contrast with inland areas (especially those in the hills for which the region is famous), where lower nighttime temperatures help maintain the balance of sugars, acidity and aromas of the grape . Sangiovese, the star red grape of Tuscany, is a grape variety that grows particularly well in these vineyards and makes it possible to make the country's greatest wines.
The sub-region: Chianti
The Chianti wine area is located between the cities of Florence (to the north) and Siena (to the south). It is also the region where we find olive oil and the famous painting of David by Michelangelo. The Chianti region has retained much of its artisanal know-how and looks almost as it did a century ago, with its rolling hills where vineyards stretched as far as the eye could see. The region is a vast area divided into 7 sub-zones, each producing a distinctive Chianti: Montalbano, Rufina, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Aretini, Colli Senesi, Montespertoli and Colli Pisane.
