Toscano
Wine · PGI · 273 municipalities
Recognised since 1999, the Toscano IGT covers a vast territory of 273 municipalities, from Abbadia San Salvatore to Anghiari. What sets this denomination apart from its neighbors is its exceptional diversity, utilizing approximately 87 eligible grape varieties, and its authorization of the 'governo all'uso toscano' practice. This specific process involves refermenting the red wine with at least 5 kilograms of slightly dried grapes per hectoliter to enhance its characteristic vivacity. Backed by 309 verified producers, the standard red wines adhere to a maximum yield of 16.0 tonnes per hectare and a minimum of 11.0% alcohol volume, evolving complex tertiary aromas during maturation.
The facts
- Colour
- in various shades of violet or ruby; for the red, tending towards garnet with aging
- Taste
- youthful, approachable, suitable for a wide variety of dishes, achieving greater structure and a persistent finish due to specific polyphenols in wines suitable for extended aging
The producers 309
+ 303 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Toscano produced?
- Toscano is produced in 273 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Abbadia San Salvatore, Abetone Cutigliano, Agliana, Altopascio and more.
- What grape is Toscano made from?
- Toscano is made from Sangiovese, Trebbiano Toscano, Canaiolo Nero, Vermentino, Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Colorino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Toscano?
- The minimum alcohol content of Toscano is 11% vol.
- What does IGT mean?
- IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) identifies wines typical of a broader geographic area, with more flexible rules than DOC/DOCG.