Chianti is now the first Italian wine DOC and owes its name to the group of hills that lies between Florence and Siena, that is now the Chianti Classico area of 70,000 ha. located between the provinces of Florence and Siena, the law recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious production, characterized by the presence on the bottle, the famous Black Rooster (symbol of the Military League of Chianti).      DOC and DOCG in 1967 from ...

  Some of the most precious wines produced in the territory of Montalcino are Brunello and Sangiovese vines. Moreover, Brunello of Montalcino has become one of the most sought-after wine by wine collectors.     Brunello di Montalcino was created by a particular version of Sangiovese, which here is obtained with the smaller fruits and takes the name of Sangiovese Grosso (particularly resistant to phylloxera) and precisely known as Brunello.  &...

   In Montepulciano, one of the most hunted wines is vino Nobile, an aged red wine of high quality. Besides the typical vines of Chianti there are added in limited quantity the grechetto, bianco and mammola vines.       Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wine is, first recognized in Italy, made from a blend of Sangiovese (locally known as Blackthorn Gentile), Canaiolo, Malvasia del Chianti and Trebbiano Toscano. Is then aged for at least two years (thre...

   San Gimignano is famous for the Vernaccia di San Gimignano which is a white wine made from grapes grown around Tuscany. Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced in the town since the days of the popes, is the ultimate expression of white wine in a region of great talent for the Reds. Before DOC in Italy is produced using only grapes Vernaccia di San Gimignano, and if aged for a year may bring the reserve status....

   The province of Pistoia, Chianti produces, in the name Montalbano, last appendix northwest of production, and DOC White Valdinievole (mostly Trebbiano Toscano, also Vin Santo versions Sweet, Dry and Semi).    White Wine Valdinievole comes into view with a pale yellowish color that delight the eye and therefore the quality of the grapes that compose it. Smell the white wine of Valdinievole proves pleasant, delicate and distinctive taste of what is highlighted and...