However, Florence, and the surrounding areas, are also well known as wine-producing land. There are several great regions worth looking at, and you can enjoy sampling the wine at the same time.
1. Chianti
Chianti is perhaps the most famous of all the wine regions. It’s located in central Tuscany and the wine is predominantly made from the Sangiovese grape. Originally, it was stored in a squat bottle which was enclosed in straw. Today, you’ll find Chianti in standard glass bottles.
Chianti usually has a distinctive red and black cherry flavour with notes of wild herbs and a little spice. It’s a great accompaniment to virtually any meat dish.
Whether you’re a Chianti fan or not, you should take a look at the Chianti tours available. You’ll find out everything about the wine, how it’s made, and you can even taste it. Best of all, you’ll be able to visit multiple wineries to compare the different Chianti’s.
That’s certain to help you understand why of all the products from Chianti, Italy, wine is the most famous and most loved.
2. Brunello di Montalcino
This wine area sits in the south of the Florence region and earned its name from the local town. The grapes are grown in the vineyards around Montalcino. It was originally believed that the grape used to make this wine was unique. It was named Brunello.
Further research showed that the Brunello grape is the same as the Sangiovese grape; the one used to make Chianti.
Brunello di Montalcino wines have won numerous awards for their quality and taste, making them another well-known and well-established Italian wine. It’s been made since 1865 and, because it is produced in a very small locality, it is one of the rarest wines in Italy.
3. Montepulciano
Montepulciano red wine is made from the grape Montepulciano. This grape is grown across east-central Italy, you’ll find it in Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Puglia, and Emilia-Romagna. It can also be found in Texas and Australia!
This grape is also used to help make a variety of other Italian wines. In short, there are plenty of varieties worth trying while exploring the areas around Florence.
Montepulciano is an excellent choice to accompany pasta dishes. It also works well with most pizzas. You can’t get more Italian than that.
Summing Up
Choosing the best wine region in Florence isn’t as hard as it sounds. While there are several excellent wine varieties. The easy answer is Chianti.
The wine produced here is attractively priced, tastes great, and is known across the globe. Being in Florence means you get to appreciate how it's made and even sample a few different varieties. That’s an offer no one should refuse, book yourself a wine tour today!
