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Tuscany : Tuscan Wine Styles

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1. Brunello di Montalcino

One of Italy’s most powerful, complex reds, best with red meat or game. 100 percent Sangiovese Grosso (the wine was perfected accidentally when a blight killed all but this grape).
2. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Less complex, but more versatile, than Brunello. Chianti-like blend dominated by the Prugnolo variety.
3. Chianti Classico

Italy’s most famous, oftmaligned red.
4. Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Tuscany’s only white DOCG, a dry to semi-sweet pale honey elixir.
5. Sassicaia di Bolgheri

Complex, long-lived Cabernet Sauvignon.
6. Tignanello

Antinori’s complex, beefy wine made with 80 percent Sangiovese, 15 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 5 percent Cabernet Franc.
7. Chianti Rufina

Since the 18th century the most structured and highest quality Chianti.
8. Carmignano

One of world’s oldest official wine areas (1716), near Prato. DOCG Chianti blend with Cabernet. Long-lived, balanced.
9. Morellino di Scansano

Maremma’s big DOC red, 85–100 percent Morellino (Sangiovese).
10. Vin Santo

Sweet, golden dessert wine made from raisined grapes; aged in oak barrels.