Syrah, Tuscany
Syrah is a red grape variety widespread mainly in the French region of the Rhône Valley. Contrary to what was thought in the past, fabling about the name and its spicy notes, it is not a grape of oriental origin brought to Hermitage by some knights returning from the Crusades. Much more prosaically, the syrah comes from a spontaneous cross between the mondeuse blanc, an ancient variety of Savoy, and the dureza, a grape native to the Ardeche region. Today syrah is the symbolic grape of the wines of the upper Rhône Valley, in particular of the Appellation Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas is also one of the grapes used to produce the wines of the Lower Rhône region: Gigondas Vaqueyras and especially Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is a variety that produces wines of good structure, with floral aromas, of small berries, embellished with the characteristic notes of oriental spices and black pepper. In Italy, it is cultivated with excellent results in Tuscany, both in purity in the Cortona area and in the Bolgheri area as a complementary grape to cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot in the Supertuscan blends. It is also cultivated with interesting results also in Sicily. In the rest of the world it is widespread, mainly in Australia under the name of Shiraz.

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!
Cortona Rosso DOC Achelo 2023 La Braccesca
Cortona Rosso Achelo La Braccesca by Marchesi Antinori was born in the estate of the same name, located between Montepulciano and Cortona.
It is produced with Syrah grapes, harvested in mid-September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28 ° C for 10 days. Subsequently the wine partially ages in barriques and steel tanks for about 7 months, before being bottled.
Achelo is characterized by an intense purplish red color. The nose opens with hints of red f...
View product pageCortona Syrah DOC Bramasole 2021 La Braccesca
The Cortona Syrah La Braccesca Bramasole dei Marchesi Antinori is born in vineyards located on the Tuscan hills in the Cortona DOC area.
It is produced exclusively with Syrah grapes, rigorously harvested by hand, then softly pressed and macerated for about 3-4 days at 7 ° C to maintain the fruity and floral notes that characterize the vine. The must ferments at temperatures not above 28 ° C. The wine is then placed in new French barriques where malolactic fermentation takes place and the maturati...
View product pageToscana IGT Regina di 2020 Renieri
The "Regina di Renieri" wine is a Syrah, certainly one of the most important wines produced by the Renieri company. It comes from red and clayey lands and from one of the most suitable wine-growing areas of Siena and all of Tuscany. After the harvest, it ages in barrique.
Deep red in color, it offers the nose gentle and delicate with its incredible bouquet of red berry fruit. On the palate it is generous, full-bodied, dense and structured: a wine of great intensity and persistence.
Its splendid or...
View product pageToscana IGT Syrah Migliara 2017 Tenimenti d’Alessandro
The Migliara from Tenimenti d'Alessandro winery is a pure Syrah from the eponymous cru located on the hills of Manzano in Cortona, at about 300 meters above sea level. The vineyards, planted with high density, grow on clay-silt soil enriched with marine fossils and river pebbles, giving the wine a distinctive and territorial character.
The winemaking involves a maceration on the skins for 30-45 days, with two-thirds of the grapes left whole cluster to enhance the overall elegance. Fermentation oc...
View product pageToscana IGT Per Sempre 2022 Tua Rita
Per Sempre by Tua Rita is a 100% Syrah born in Alta Maremma, in the area of the metalliferous hills. The name expresses the predilection of Virgilio, Rita's husband, for Syrah. The company was born in 1984, when Rita and Virgilio bought 2 hectares of vineyards, which over the years have become 30.
Following the manual harvest, the grapes are vinified in steel vats at a controlled temperature. Ageing takes place in French oak barrels of first passage for 20–22 months, and then ends in the bottle f...
View product pageToscana IGT Syrah Bosco 2020 Tenimenti d’Alessandro
The Tuscan red wine Bosco di Tenimenti d'Alessandro was born on the hills of Manzano, near Cortona, in the south of the region.
It is produced exclusively with Syrah grapes, harvested exclusively by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with maceration on the skins for 30-45 days, with 2/3 of the whole bunch grapes. Subsequently the wine ages in wooden barrels and barriques for 24 months, followed by 12-18 months in the bottle.
It is characterized by ...
View product pageToscana IGT Rosato I Pianali 2024 Tenuta Argentiera
I Pianali rosé wine is produced by Tenuta Argentiera, so called in memory of the silver mines that were once located in this area of the Upper Maremma.
It is mostly produced from Syrah grapes with a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. They are vinified in thermo-controlled steel vats with a 15-day fermentation. Subsequently the wine ages for 2 months on the fine lees.
It is characterized by a coral pink colour. The nose reveals hints of red fruits such as cherries and raspberries and slig...
View product pageToscana IGT Esse 2017 La Torre
Esse di La Torre is a wine made from only Syrah grapes harvested from the Sottocantina vineyard, which covers half a hectare and is located in the municipality of Montecarlo, in the province of Lucca.
In the first half of September, the grapes are harvested manually and placed in crates. The must obtained from the gentle pressing of the berries ferments in wooden vats for 7-10 days at a temperature of 28°C, followed by a maceration of 15 days. After malolactic fermentation in barriques, the wine ...
View product pageCortona Syrah DOC Tenuta Montecchiesi Klanis 2019 Dal Cero
The Cortona Syrah Klanis of Cantina Dal Cero was born in the Montecchiesi estate, located on the Tuscan hills south of Arezzo, on the border with Umbria.
It is produced exclusively with Syrah grapes, harvested exclusively by hand. After a scrupulous selection of the bunches, the best grapes are placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation, at a controlled temperature of 25 - 28 ° C, followed by maceration at 28 ° for about 10 - 15 days. The wine is then aged for 16 months in barriques and oak...
View product pageToscana IGT Syrah 2022 Michele Satta
The Toscana Syrah of the Michele Satta company represents the Mediterranean complexity of the area in which it originates.
It is produced with 100% Syrah grapes, all harvested and selected manually. Fermentation and maturation take place in large wooden barrels with punching down several times a day for a period of about 20 days. Subsequently, the wine ages for about 12 months in barrique. This wine is bottled without any filtering.
It is characterized by an intense and intense ruby red colour. Th...
View product pageToscana IGT Scrio 2020 Le Macchiole
The Toscana Rosso Scrio of the Le Macchiole winery is born in vineyards located in the municipality of Bolgheri.
It is produced exclusively with Syrah grapes, harvested by hand during the third week of September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 20 days at a controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine is aged in barriques for 14 months before being bottled.
The Scrio is characterized by an intense and deep ruby red color. The nose opens with pleasant balsamic hints of mint a...
View product pageCortona DOCG Syrah Villa Passerini 2021 Cantina Canaio
The Tuscan Moro Rosso wine is produced by the Il Palazzo winery, a company founded in the early 1970s in the province of Arezzo.
Il Moro Rosso is a blend of 3 grapes: Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah. The vinification takes place in thermo-regulated steel tanks, and then refined in large oak barrels and 500 l tonneaux.
Ruby red in color with purple hues, the wine has aromas of blackberry, pepper and cloves on the nose. The taste is full, with balanced tannins and long persistence.
It goes very well with p...
View product pageCortona Rosso DOC Achelo 2023 La Braccesca
The Cortona Rosso Achelo La Braccesca of the Marchesi Antinori was born in the homonymous estate, located on the Sienese hills.
It is produced with Syrah grapes, harvested in mid-September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28 ° C for 10 days. Subsequently the wine is partially aged in barriques and steel tanks for about 7 months, before being bottled.
Achelo is characterized by an intense purplish red color. The nose opens with hints of red fruits, e...
View product pageToscana IGT Syrah Linarius 2022 Cantine Leonardo da Vinci
The Linarius by Cantine da Vinci is a Tuscan red wine that comes from the vineyards surrounding Villa da Vinci, in the province of Florence. The wine labels of the Villa da Vinci collection each represent a detail taken from the painting of Leonardo's Annunciation.
The wine is mainly composed of Syrah grapes, with small additions of Sangiovese and Colorino. The grapes are vinified in steel tanks at a controlled temperature (26-28 °C), where maceration lasts about 8–10 days. During the vinificatio...
View product pageCortona DOC Syrah Calice 2022 Cantina Canaio
The glass is produced by Cantina Canaio, a Tuscan company located in the Cortona area and founded in 2012.
It is made up of only Syrah grapes. The vinification takes place in thermo-controlled steel tanks for 15 days. Subsequently the wine ages in the same containers for 18 months.
Ruby red in color with purple hues, it is expressed with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry and hints of black pepper, liquorice and tobacco. The sip is fresh and dynamic, with balanced tannins and good persiste...
View product pageToscana IGT Syrah 2022 Cantina 8380
Pure Syrah from Cantina 8380, an example of how careful and respectful winemaking can enhance the natural qualities of the grape, preserving the integrity and expressiveness of its aromas.
The grape harvest takes place in the second week of September, allowing the bunches to reach the perfect balance between ripeness and freshness. These characteristics are preserved until bottling thanks to a winemaking process entirely conducted in stainless steel. Always refines in the bottle for 6 months.
It i...
View product pageToscana IGT Syrah Rosato Le Petit 2023 Cantina Canaio
Le Petit rosé wine is produced by Cantina Canaio, a Tuscan company located in the Cortona area and founded in 2012.
It is made up of only Syrah grapes. The grapes are pressed and immediately separated from the skins. Fermentation takes place in thermo-controlled steel tanks, followed by clarification.
Pale pink in colour, it expresses itself with aromas of white pulp fruit. The sip is fresh and vibrant, immediate and pleasant.
Excellent with tasty fish-based dishes and vegetable cooking.
View product pageToscana Syrah IGT Guido Moro 2020 La Vigna sul Mare
Guido Moro Toscana IGT is a 100% Syrah, coming from the most suitable areas of the Maremma and characterized by clayey soils with silt and fine skeleton.
After harvesting between the first and second week of September, the wine ferments for at least 10–14 days in small wooden barrels before carrying out the malolactic fermentation in 2nd or 3rd passage tonneaux. This is followed by an ageing of 6–8 months in French oak tonneaux and a subsequent ageing of at least 6 months in the bottle.
Ruby red i...
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