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.

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 Cecchi

Chianti Classico DOCG 2024 Carpineto

Chianti DOCG Riserva 2020 Leonardo da Vinci

Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG 2024 Uggiano

Chianti Classico DOCG 2023 Rocca di Montegrossi

Chianti Classico DOCG 2021 Pieve di Campoli

Chianti Classico DOCG 2017 Tenuta Casenuove

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2020 Casalino

Chianti Classico DOCG Pèppoli 2024 Marchesi Antinori

Chianti Classico DOCG 2024 Rocca delle Macie

Chianti Superiore DOCG Santa Cristina 2024 Marchesi Antinori

Chianti Classico DOCG Monticello 2023 Colombaio di Cencio

Chianti Classico DOCG Il Palei 2023 Villa a Sesta

Chianti Classico DOCG 2024 Casalino

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG 2024 Fattoria del Cerro

Chianti Rufina DOCG 2022 Colognole

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2023 Casale dello Sparviero

Chianti Superiore DOCG Vigna di Pallino 2024 Tenuta Sette Ponti

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