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.

Vino Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon from Dusty Hillsides 2023 The Wanted

Collio DOC Merlot 2021 Villa Russiz

Valle Central Cabernet Sauvignon DO U 2023 Undurraga

Rubicone IGP Merlot 2022 Enio Ottaviani

Lazio IGT Rosso Drusilla 2022 Tenuta San Leo

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC Les Roches de Yon 2020 Château Yon-Figeac

Trevenezie IGT Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 Serafini & Vidotto

Patagonia IG Merlot Saurus 2024 Familia Schroeder

Venezia DOC Riserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 De Stefani

Valle de Cafayate Reserve IG Cabernet Sauvignon Don David 2024 El Esteco

Friuli Grave DOC Merlot 2024 Torre Rosazza

Toscana IGT Contessa di Radda 2024 Geografico

Friuli Isonzo DOC Merlot 2020 Villanova

Swartland WO Merlot Porcupine Ridge 2023 Boekenhoutskloof

Collio DOC Merlot 2022 Villanova

Merlot Drago Rosso 2023 Paladin

Valle de Colchagua DO Cabernet Sauvignon Alpha 2023 Montes

Friuli Grave DOC Borgo Tesis Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 Fantinel

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