Blend di Sauvignon Blanc, Tuscany

Tuscan wines are, together with those of Piedmont and Veneto, the most famous Italian wines in the world: great excellences such as Brunello di Montalcino, Bolgheri (primarily Sassicaia Bolgheri Doc) and Supertuscan have made known the excellence of made in Italy in the world. In Tuscany, Sangiovese and indigenous grapes are the protagonists alongside international grapes such as Cabernet and Merlot, in a territory that, like no other, seems to have been born on purpose to produce excellent wines. If a legend widespread at the time of the Medici told that Noah with his ark landed in Tuscany and planted the first vine cuttings, what is certain is that in Tuscany the winemaking tradition is so ancient that, unlike other regions, it surpasses the Romans and the Greeks and reaches up to the Etruscan civilization.
Tuscan red wine? A well-stocked cellar cannot be missing.
Tuscan red wines are the red wines for aging par excellence: Brunello di Montalcino has a longevity that exceeds 20 years, and great surprises in this sense also reserve the Nobile di Montepulciano and Carmignano, less known appellations but of ancient tradition, born from the union of Sangiovese with Cabernet Franc brought to Italy by Caterina de 'Medici. However, Tuscan red wine is also synonymous with conviviality, with Chianti in all its nuances, from the traditional flask to the magnum bottles in wooden boxes of the great selections, and above all with Morellino di Scansano, a wild Sangiovese from Maremma. Last but not least other small appellations such as Sant'Antimo Doc, Rosso di Montalcino and Montecucco, in which Sangiovese is and remains the true protagonist. Finally, some producers have tried their hand at Tuscany with the most cursed of the grapes, Pinot Noir, obtaining very interesting results.
Tuscan white wines: a less known reality to be discovered
In Tuscany there is only one Tuscan DOCG white: Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Born from native grapes, it is said that the wine that cuts and pricks was the favorite of the greatest Florentine genius: Michelangelo Buonarroti. Then there are numerous DOC and IGT appellations, which see Vermentino excel, aged in steel or wood, alongside international grapes such as chardonnay and sauvignon. Trebbiano toscano is another widespread grape variety, which combined with malvasia gives life to the famous Vin Santo, in its various and precious golden declinations such as Vin Santo del Chianti Classico and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice.
What is the finest Tuscan wine?
The most famous Tuscan red, Chianti Classico, links an ancient legend to its main symbol, the black rooster. In fact, it is said that the cities of Siena and Florence had to decide the territorial boundaries by bringing together two knights, both departed to the crowing of the cock, white for the Sienese and black for the Florentines. The Florentines, much more cunning, kept their black rooster stiff, locked in the cage, in the two days preceding the competition and the poor animal, in a panic, opened the cage immediately went out to sing, even if it was the middle of the night. This early departure with respect to dawn allowed Florence to establish the boundary of its province near the city of Siena, where it still is today, in the heart of the Chianti area.
Which is the longest-lived Tuscan DOCG red wine?
The longest-lived Tuscan DOCG red wine is undoubtedly Brunello : it manages to evolve in the cellar even for more than 20 years, developing extraordinary aromas and thus becoming one of the best meditation red wines in the world.
What is the best Tuscan white wine to pair with fish dishes?
The best Tuscan white wine to combine with fish menus is definitely Vermentino which, born from the vineyards caressed by the sea breezes, manages to enhance seafood dishes thanks to its natural flavor and freshness. Seeing is believing!
Toscana IGT Poggio alle Gazze 2023 Ornellaia
The Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia wine, a splendid blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino and Verdicchio, owes its elegant Mediterranean style to the unique microclimate of the estate.
A masterpiece in the bottle born from the utmost attention to detail, starting from the harvest, with the grapes harvested by hand in the early hours of the morning and immediately cooled upon arrival in the cellar to keep the aromas intact, until they rest on the lees of the wine before bottling and a further 12 ...
View product pageToscana IGT Bianco Dodici 2022 Tenuta Dodici
The white wine of Tenuta Dodici is born in vineyards located on the Maremma hills, in southern Tuscany. It belongs to Russian businessman Konstantin Tuvykin and his partner, director Nikita Mikhalko. The Cotarella winemaker supervises the work in the cellar.
The wine is made from Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Vermentino grapes. The harvested grapes are first cooled in a cold room. This is followed by destemming and cryomaceration, then pressing and clarification. The wine ferments in thermo-contr...
View product pageColli della Toscana Centrale IGT Bianco Pourriture Noble 2006 Fattoria di Petreto
The Pourriture Noble Blanc Colli della Toscana Centrale by Fattoria di Petreto is a sweet blend of Sauvignon Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, inspired by the prestigious French Sauternes. The vineyards are grown on soils of limestone, clay and sedimentary rocks, with exposure to the east and north-east.
The manual harvest selects bunches and individual grapes affected by the noble mold Botrytis Cinerea, which gives the wine sweet and complex notes. Fermentation takes place in French barriques ...
View product pageBolgheri DOC Bianco Strabilio 2023 Campo alle Comete
The white wine Strabilio di Campo alle Comete was born in Bolgheri, in the heart of the Livorno Maremma, in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci. The label was designed by the artist Nicoletta Ceccoli, known for her dream work.
The wine is made up of Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, vinified in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine then remains in contact with the noble lees both in steel and in 500 hl French oak tonneaux. The refinement ends in the bottle, where th...
View product pageBolgheri Bianco DOC Costa di Giulia 2024 Michele Satta
Costa di Giulia by Michele Satta is a wine that is born as Vermentino in purity but its composition is then revised and decided for the addition of a part of Sauvignon Blanc in order to give more personality and a sweeter and broader finish.
The pressing of the grapes is slow and soft. Fermentation follows at a very low temperature for a period that can even reach a month and refinement on the fine lees for about 6 months.
In the glass it shows a straw yellow color. The scent evolves on notes of y...
View product pageBolgheri DOC Campo al Mare Vermentino 2024 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari
This Vermentino was born inside the Campo al Mare estate, owned by the Folonari family, located in the famous area of Bolgheri.
The wine is mainly made with Vermentino grapes to which a small percentage of Sauvignon grapes are assembled, harvested in the first half of September. After a soft pressing of the grapes, the product is left to ferment in steel where it then rests for a few months. A period of aging in glass follows before being put on the market.
It has a straw yellow color with greenis...
View product pageToscana IGT Bianco Monna 1475 2023 Tenuta di Capezzana
Capezzana's Bianco Toscana Monna 1475 is a fresh and aromatic white wine, produced with a blend of Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc. This wine best represents the balance between the two varieties, expressing the typical freshness of Vermentino and the aromatic elegance of Sauvignon Blanc.
The vinification takes place in steel vats, a choice that allows to preserve the freshness and the fruity and floral aromas of the grapes. This process ensures that the wine maintains its vivacity and lightness, ...
View product pageToscana IGT Bianco Silei 2023 Terrescure
Terrescure's Silei is a wine that represents a declaration of intent, a feminine affirmation ("yes, her!"), and is proposed as the white counterpart of Bernardeschi. This wine is an expression of Terrescure's desire to blend the tradition of the Tuscan territory with a contemporary approach, creating a white that reflects innovation without losing sight of the historical roots.
The choice of vines that make up the blend focuses on Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc, two varieties that complement each...
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