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The Sangiovese grape performs better when it can receive more direct sunlight, which is a benefit of the many hillside vineyards in Tuscany. The majority of the region's vineyards are found at altitudes of 500–1600 feet (150–500 meters).
Tuscany. Rolling hillsides, verdant vineyards, and centuries-old farm estates make Tuscany the poster child for all things bucolic. Beyond its natural beauty, the region has castles that imbue ...
With tens of thousands of wineries covering 7.28 million hectares (roughly 17,989,272 acres) of land with grapes, it’s nearly impossible to choose the most beautiful vineyards on the planet. So ...
Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a white Italian wine, made from the Vernaccia grape, produced in and around the Italian hill town of San Gimignano, in Tuscany. It was the first Italian wine to be awarded denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) status in 1966; on July 9, 1993, it was upgraded to denominazione di origine controllata e garantita ...
Vineyards in the Chianti region. The subsoil in Tuscany is relatively rich in mineral resources, with iron ore, copper, mercury, and lignite mines, the famous soffioni at Larderello, and the vast marble mines in Versilia. Although its share is falling all the time, agriculture still contributes to the region's economy.
A visit to Tuscany is arguably not complete without a visit to Chianti, the region’s famous wine-producing area. Greve in Chianti is one of the more scenic towns in this part of Tuscany – it ...
Wines of Tuscany (17 P) V. Wines of Veneto (1 C, 8 P) Pages in category "Wine regions of Italy" The following 66 pages are in this category, out of 66 total.
Vinci is situated on the slopes of Montalbano, a hilly massif rich in vineyards and olive groves, characterized by terraces supported by distinctive dry stone walls. The oldest part of Vinci has an almond-shaped layout, which is unusual for this area of Tuscany.