Tuscany

Tuscan wine (Italian Toscana) is a kind of Italian wine produced in the Tuscany area. Tuscany, located in central Italy along the Tyrrhenian coast, is home to some of the world's most famous wine regions. Sangiovese grapes are used to make Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Vernaccia grapes are used to make white Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Tuscany is also known for the dessert wine Vin Santo, which is manufactured from a type of grapes native to the region. Tuscany has 41 Denominazioni di Origine Controllata (DOC) and 11 Denominazioni di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG).

In the 1970s, a new category of wines known as "Super Tuscans" arose. These wines were produced outside of DOC/DOCG rules yet were of excellent quality and commanding high prices. Many of these wines went on to become cult classics. Many of the original Super Tuscans now qualify as DOC or DOCG wines due to the reformation of the Italian classification system (such as the new Bolgheri label), while other producers prefer the declassified ranks or the Toscana Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) designation. Today, Tuscany offers six sub-categories of IGT wines.

Tuscany is a region in central Italy that extends from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Tuscany is an undisputed leader in worldwide tourism thanks to its beauty, artistic legacy, and standout cities, most notably Florence. Nature has numerous faces in this region, beginning with the shore, which varies between long and sandy beaches, such as the Versilia beach, and rocky cliffs and high headlands. The Tuscan Archipelago's islands are unparalleled, surrounded by Mediterranean greenery, a crystal-clear water, and rich seabeds. The Apuan Alps and various protected areas, like the Orbetello Lagoon, provide views of unspoiled nature and are home to several kinds of migrating birds, including pink egrets.

Location: Italy