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  1. Selva del Moro Organic Chianti Classico Riserva
    Exceptional Chianti Classico Riserva from an 800-year-old estate, crafted by the great Bernabei team
    CountryItaly
    Sangiovese
    from £16.99 per bottle
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  2. Saracosa
    Best of Chianti and Bordeaux in one in our fabulous ‘mini Super Tuscan’ from the Barbanera family
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    Sangiovese-based blend
    from £13.49 per bottle
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  3. Collezione di Paolo Chianti
    Our best-selling Chianti from Tuscany's award-winning Paolo Masi. Always delicious and top value
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    Sangiovese
    from £11.99 per bottle
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  4. La Scelta di Sofia Toscana
    A rich-textured white, brimming with character and style, from Tuscany’s brightest star, Sangiovese!
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    Sangiovese
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  5. Muraccio Organic
    Superb Tuscan red from little-known La Parrina, a small peninsula within the famous Maremma area
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    Sangiovese
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  6. Vigna Il Corto Collezione Privata
    Trophy-winning flagship red from Paolo Masi at his superb, Tuscan hilltop estate in Chianti's Rufina
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    Sangiovese
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  7. Collezione di Paolo Chianti
    Our best-selling Chianti from Tuscany's award-winning Paolo Masi. Always delicious and top value
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    Sangiovese
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  8. Marchese Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva
    Lavish, rich Chianti Classico Riserva from iconic Tuscan estate, Tignanello. Elegant, long
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    Sangiovese
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  9. Palazzo Brunello di Montalcino
    Stellar, 5-star 2019 vintage Brunello from an acclaimed small, family estate
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    Brunello
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    Badia a Passignano Chianti Gran Selezione
    Awarded 94pts last vintage by James Suckling, this is an intense Chianti Classico from Antinori
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    Sangiovese
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  11. Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto
    Stunning, 94-Point Merlot-Cabernet sibling to the original Super Tuscan, legendary Sassicaia
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    Cabernet-based blend
    £65.00 per bottle
  12. Edizione Limitata Brunello di Montalcino Numero 18
    The real deal! A superb hush-hush Brunello di Montalcino parcel from one of its best producers
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    Sangiovese
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  13. Fontodi Chianti Classico
    From this leading estate in Tuscany's golden Conca d'Oro, this is a very fine Chianti Classico
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    Sangiovese
    £33.00 per bottle
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    Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova
    Remarkably fine, 96-point Brunello from the hugely talented Giacomo Neri and a challenging vintage
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    Tenuta San Guido Le Difese
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    Cabernet-based blend
    £33.00 per bottle
  16. Sarageto
    Silky, bright-fruit Super Tuscan. All Cabernet and Merlot from a superb Brunello winemaker
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    Cabernet-based blend
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  17. La Braccesca Santa Pia Riserva
    Superb, elegant, 94-point Vino Nobile Riserva from Antinori’s estate in southern Tuscany
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    Sangiovese
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    Le Pupille Syrah
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  19. Montepeloso Nardo
    Sensational 95-point, Tuscan red matured in new oak casks, from this "superstar" Maremma estate
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    Sangiovese-based blend
    £45.00 per bottle
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    Querciabella Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Organic
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  21. Montepeloso Eneo
    Sensational 94-Point Tuscan red, Eneo is a 'Grand Vin' of this "superstar" Maremma estate
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    Sangiovese-based blend
    £33.00 per bottle
  22. Saracosa (187ml)
    Sumptuous, 95-point, mini Super Tuscan from the Barbanera family, presented in handy 187ml bottles
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    Sangiovese-based blend
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  23. Edizione Limitata Numerata Chianti Numero 3 Particella
    Chianti with outstanding pedigree, so good the name must remain top secret
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    Sangiovese
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  24. Castello Vicchiomaggio Montevasco Chianti Classico Riserva
    Perfectly aged Chianti Classico Riserva from IWSC's four-time Winemaker of the Year – the real deal
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    Sangiovese-based blend
    from £20.00 per bottle
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Wine FAQs

What is Tuscan wine?

Tuscan wine comes from the region of Tuscany, in central Italy. Renowned globally for its premium wines, such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany is home to some of Italy’s most prestigious wine-growing areas. The rolling Tuscan landscape, with its varied terrain and favourable Mediterranean climate, is ideal for growing a wide assortment of grape varieties.

Tuscan wines are typically bold and full-flavoured, with the Sangiovese grape taking centre stage in most top-tier wines. You’ll often notice dark fruit flavours, firm tannins and high acidity in Tuscan wines. 

There are also wines known as Super Tuscan wines – a category that gained fame for blending traditional Tuscan grapes with modern international varieties.

What is the history of Tuscan wine?

Tuscany’s winemaking tradition dates back to the 8th century BC when the Etruscans cultivated vines. The ancient Greeks called Italy Oenotria or ‘the land of wine’, and Tuscany was at its heart. The church often owned Tuscan vineyards throughout medieval times, with monks and nuns perfecting early winemaking methods.

Tuscan wine enjoyed a favourable reputation until the 20th century when many producers began favouring quantity over quality. The mid-to-late 20th century, however, saw a dynamic shift in Tuscan winemaking, known as the Super Tuscan movement. Rebel winemakers began discarding the traditional rules, creating blends that mixed native and international grape varieties, and the result was wines of exceptional quality that reconfirmed Tuscany’s reputation on the world stage.

What are the key wine regions in Tuscany?

  • Chianti: Famous globally, Chianti is synonymous with Tuscan wine. The region is known for its Sangiovese-based wines that carry the same name.
  • Montepulciano: Not to be confused with the grape of the same name, this region is famous for its lush landscapes and high-altitude vineyards. It is known for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, another Sangiovese-based red.
  • Montalcino: This hilltop town in southern Tuscany is famed for Brunello di Montalcino, a rich and age-worthy wine made entirely from Sangiovese. Montalcino is home to Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy’s finest, most sought-after red wines.
  • San Gimignano: Situated in western Tuscany, this region is known for growing Vernaccia grapes, which are used to make the classic white wine Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
  • Bolgheri: This coastal region’s fertile, sandy and alluvial soils are perfect for growing robust grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon. Bolgheri is renowned for its ‘Super Tuscan’ wines, often blends of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

What wine is Tuscany known for?

Tuscany’s most widely planted grape variety is Sangiovese – nearly two-thirds of the region’s vineyards are dedicated to it. Sangiovese red wines are famous for their high acidity and lively red fruit flavours, including raspberry, cherry and plum.

Another leading grape is Vernaccia, a unique white grape that creates dry white wines with fantastic citrus and almond flavours.

Tuscany is home to several prestigious wines, including:

  • Chianti: Produced almost entirely from the Sangiovese grape, Chianti is known for its high acidity and medium body, with tart cherry, plum and earthy flavours. Its high acidity and medium body make Chianti a food-friendly wine that’s a perfect match for tomato-based pasta dishes, pizza and grilled meats.
  • Brunello di Montalcino: Made from the Sangiovese Grosso grape (a specific clone of the Sangiovese), Brunello di Montalcino reds are full-bodied, elegant and age-worthy, with complex flavours of cherry, leather and tobacco. Brunello’s complexity and robust character pair excellently with hearty dishes, such as game, roast meats and rich pasta dishes.
  • Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Also Sangiovese-based, these wines are elegant and medium-bodied, with flavours of red fruit and floral undertones. It makes a great partner for Italian meat dishes like osso buco and ragu.
  • Vernaccia di San Gimignano: Made from at least 80% Vernaccia grapes, Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a dry white wine known for its crisp acidity, floral aromas and citrus hints. Its bright acidity and clean finish make it a great companion for seafood, poultry, light pasta or risotto dishes, especially those with a creamy sauce or with vegetables.
  • Super Tuscans: These wines often blend the native grape Sangiovese with international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. The result is wines that are rich, full-bodied and known for their ageing potential. They vary widely in taste but often have rich fruit flavours and spice notes. Some famous names include Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Tignanello. These full-bodied, often oak-aged wines pair well with robust meals such as grilled steak, lamb or aged cheeses.

What are ‘Super Tuscan’ wines?

Super Tuscan wines are high-quality reds that come from Tuscany. The category emerged in the 1970s when some local winemakers started producing high-quality wines that didn’t conform to the strict blending regulations of traditional Tuscan wines. Often a blend of the local grape variety Sangiovese with international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, these innovative, high-quality wines delighted wine critics who coined the term ‘Super Tuscans’ to describe them.

Super Tuscan wines are full-bodied, high in tannins, often aged in oak barrels, and renowned for their complex flavours and excellent ageing potential. Famous Super Tuscans include Tignanello, Sassicaia and Ornellaia.

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