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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=”16903″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The estate was founded in 1984 by Rita Tua and her husband Virgilio. They started with a two-hectare plot at Notri, a small Tuscan city, on the coast south of Bolgheri.<\/p>\n
The winery lies at just 100 meters above sea level. This has grown to cover 57 hectares of vineyards, which are farmed organically.<\/p>\n
The winery released its first vintage in 1992, and soon began receiving accolades worldwide for its rich, full-bodied wines.<\/p>\n
In a few years, its 100% Merlot had achieved cult-like status. Wine Advocate said the 1999 Redigaffi was \u201cas close to perfection as a wine can get.\u201d The following year, he gave the 2000 Redigaffi a perfect 100 score.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
“Lovely aromas here with sliced blackberries and orange peel. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a crunchy finish. A pretty by-the-glass wine in restaurants. Made in cement vats. A blend of 40% merlot, 40% cabernet sauvignon, 10% syrah and 10% cabernet franc. Sustainable. Drink now. “ – James Suckling, 93 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10%Syrah, 10% Cabernet Franc<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16889,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n