Italy
Sangiovese's heartland — Chianti Classico's hills and the broader Toscana IGT, where tradition meets table.
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Geography
Hilly terrain between Florence and Siena; woodlands, cypress lines and south-facing vineyard slopes.
Soils
Galestro schist and alberese limestone in Chianti Classico; richer clay lower down.
Climate
Warm Mediterranean-continental with big day-night swings at altitude for aromatic lift.
Producers here
Wines from this region
