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 Classico DOCG Riserva Clemente VII 2020 Castelli del Grevepesa

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva 2022 Blumenfeld

Toscana IGT La Lallera 2021 Borgo San Frediano

Venezia Giulia IGT Rivarossa 2020 Schiopetto

Toscana IGT Philip 2022 Marchesi Mazzei

Cortona Merlot DOC In Violas 2020 Poliziano

Breganze DOC Cabernet Sauvignon Palazzotto 2021 Maculan

Maremma Toscana DOC N°2 2023 Brancaia

Toscana IGT Cabernet Sauvignon Potenti 2023 Petra

Friuli Cabernet Sauvignon DOC 2024 Cormòns

California AVA Red Blend 2022 Unshackled

Bolgheri DOC Rosso 2024 I Luoghi

Sicilia DOP Cabernet Sauvignon Vi Veri 2020 Casa Grazia

Margaux AOC Chartreuse de Siran 2021 Château Siran

Alto Adige DOC Merlot 2023 Hofstätter

Collio DOC Tenuta RoncAlto Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Livon

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Merlot 2023 I Clivi

Toscana IGT Cabernet Sauvignon Oltresogno 2024 Campo alle Comete

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