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 Superiore DOCG Ripaltella 2024 Villa a Sesta

Chianti Classico DOCG 2024 Casale dello Sparviero

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2023 La Braccesca

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 Cecchi

Chianti Classico DOCG Bastioni 2024 Collazzi

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2020 Casalino

Chianti DOCG 2024 Ruffino

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG 2017 Canneto

Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 Badia a Coltibuono

Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG Riserva Vigna di Lappeggi 2021 Malenchini

Chianti DOCG 2024 Ruffino

Chianti DOCG The Boss 2024 Tamburini

Chianti Superiore DOCG Collezione Oro 2024 Piccini 1882

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2019 Canneto

Chianti Classico DOCG Storia di Famiglia 2024 Cecchi

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 Barbanera

Chianti DOCG Tenuta Castiglioni 2025 Frescobaldi

Chianti Classico DOCG Clemente VII 2021 Castelli del Grevepesa

Confirm switching to the professional platform?

Adding products to your cart