Geography: Located in central Italy. The climate varies from Mediterranean on the coast to continental inland influenced by the Apennines. Wide variation in day and night temperatures.
Grape varieties: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Trebbiano Toscano, Vernaccia
Significant DOCGs: Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Carmignano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano Significant DOCs: Bolgheri, Montecucco, Rosso di Montalcino |
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Sicily’s winemakers take Marsala back to its roots
Local producers are taking the indigenous grapes out of the Marsala blend to make artisanal table wines. A new generation of Sicilian winemakers is revolutionising Marsala, a fortified wine whose...
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A conversation with: Jonathan Maltus, St Emilion kingpin
Jonathan Maltus is the second-largest landowner in St Emilion (with 65ha of vineyard he’s just behind Alain Vauthier of Ausone). He fell into winemaking almost by accident; having sold his...
A conversation with: Jonathan Maltus, St Emilion kingpin
Jonathan Maltus is the second-largest landowner in St Emilion (with 65ha of vineyard he’s just behind Alain Vauthier of Ausone). He fell into winemaking almost by accident; having sold his...
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Albariño Shines from West to East
It isn’t in the major league yet (it’s not Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio, after all) but Albariño has become the hottest grape of the year.
Albariño Shines from West to East
It isn’t in the major league yet (it’s not Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio, after all) but Albariño has become the hottest grape of the year.