Florentine steak

Emblem of Tuscan culinary tradition, the bistecca alla fiorentina is a thick, imposing cut from the loin of a young steer, distinguished by the signature T-bone that separates the tenderloin from the sirloin. Traditionally sourced from prized breeds such as Chianina or Maremmana, it is cooked strictly rare over live wood embers, with no seasoning during cooking to highlight the pure, authentic flavor of the meat. The well-seared exterior crust and the extremely tender, juicy interior make this dish an intense taste experience, with the quality of the raw material taking center stage.

A dish of such structure and richness calls for full-bodied red wines with a good tannic backbone and adequate freshness to balance the meat’s juiciness. The ideal pairing remains the local match with the great Tuscan reds, such as a Chianti Classico Riserva, a Brunello di Montalcino or a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Beyond Italy, the fiorentina pairs wonderfully with the elegant structure of a French Bordeaux dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, with the spicy intensity of a Syrah from the Rhône Valley, or with the character of a Spanish Tempranillo aged in Ribera del Duero or Rioja Reserva.

Chianti DOCG Biskero 2025 Salcheto

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Rocca Guicciarda 2022 Ricasoli 1141

Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG 2019 Fattoria del Cerro

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2023 Cecchi

Chianti Classico DOCG Tenuta Perano 2023 Frescobaldi

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Massi del Colombaio 2019 Colombaio di Cencio

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2020 Viticcio

Chianti DOCG Riserva 2021 Leonardo da Vinci

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Contessa di Radda 2021 Geografico

Chianti Classico DOCG Clemente VII 2022 Castelli del Grevepesa

Chianti Classico DOCG 2023 Rocca di Montegrossi

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 Crociani

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2019 Canneto

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Lucarello 2021 Borgo Salcetino

Chianti Classico DOCG 2024 Poggerino

Chianti Classico DOCG 2023 Vallepicciola

Chianti Classico DOCG Tenuta di Nozzole 2023 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari

Chianti Classico DOCG Duelame 2024 Lamole di Lamole

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