Toscana IGT

Wine from Toscana IGT comes out of Tuscany, Italy, where it sits as a wine region.

Sangiovese leads the plantings, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot alongside it.

Vines root into clay, limestone and sand.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated, hills and valley floor.

Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows dark, rich, these whites are typically crisp and floral and citrus notes, plus three more.

The named areas within are Alta Valle della Greve IGT, Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT and Costa Toscana IGT.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, pasta with rich sauces, cheese and roasted vegetables.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

In the glass.

Red: Dark, Rich.

Dry white: These whites are typically crisp, Floral and citrus notes.

Sweet white: Balanced by acidity.

Rosé: Strawberry and herbal notes.

Sparkling: Excellent for celebrations.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Argiano Solengo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Bibi Graetz Colore Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Bibi Graetz Testamatta Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera Toscana IGT - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
• Castellare di Castellina 'I Sodi di San Niccolo' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Gaja Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Pasta with rich sauces
• Cheese
• Roasted vegetables
• Seafood

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Toscana IGT: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Tuscany guide.