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Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history and artistic legacy. As the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, the region has an incredible art and architecture heritage.<\/p>\n
Tuscany is certainly the most famous of all Italian regions for its wines. Sangiovese reigns in all its forms in the vineyards of Chianti but also Montepulciano and Montalcino.<\/p>\n
It is also the land of the Super Tuscan, the Bordeaux blend style that laid the foundation of some of the greatest Italian wines.<\/p>\n
As a pairing with these wines, Tuscany cuisine is based on simplicity but high quality and certainly topped with Tuscan olive oil, recognized all over the world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6413″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
In 1981, Marchese Lodovico Antinori planted the first French vines in Bolgheri, which lies in the heart of Tuscany’s coastal region, Maremma.<\/p>\n
The property is adjacent to Tenuta San Guido, producer of Sassicaia.<\/p>\n
The estate yields some of the finest Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc in Tuscany.<\/p>\n
In 2005, Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi became the owner of Tenuta dell’Ornellaia.<\/p>\n
Ornellaia established itself among the iconic wine estates in Italy is producing charming and opulent wines.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
“Attractive aromas of blue fruit with slate and black-licorice character. It\u2019s full-bodied with juicy fruit and an orange-peel undertone. Wet earth, some fresh sage and rosemary, too. I like the Mediterranean flavors in this vintage.” – James Suckling, 93 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6445,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n