With its rolling hills, warm Mediterranean climate, and rich soils, Tuscany is ideal for cultivating sangiovese, the region’s dominant grape variety. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are the well-known wines here. The region is also home to "Super Tuscans," referring to wines that combine international grapes like cabernet sauvignon and merlot with traditional Italian varieties. In contrast, natural wines in Tuscany offer a fresh, authentic expression of sangiovese and other indigenous grape varieties, with flavors that showcase the region’s terroir in a raw, unrefined way. Areas like the Chianti region and Montalcino have seen an increase in natural wine producers, with many small-scale vintners opting to work outside the constraints of traditional wine regulations.
