Carmignano, Montecucco and Tuscany’s Unrivaled Diversity

BY ERIC GUIDO | MARCH 05, 2024

Keeping track of the many appellations within Tuscany is no small task. New projects begin, while others reinvent themselves in what feels like a constant exploration and discovery of the potential of the region’s unique terroirs. Each year, Antonio and I delve deeply into the most well-known areas and producers, yet it is impossible to give each region its own focus, hence this combined report.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot in the Piaggia vineyards.

Carmignano and Montecucco receive a detailed overview in this article because of a surge in quality and consistency across a number of producers that are bringing increased visibility to those areas. However, that in no way detracts from producers scattered throughout Tuscany that are featured in this report, but from regions that are not specifically addressed in this introduction, such as Valdarno di Sopra, Val di Chiana, Cortona and Valle d’Orcia. My tastings included wines from both indigenous and international varieties from all corners of Tuscany, ranging from Tempranillo in Pisa to varietal Sangiovese on the border of Umbria and Lazio. 

Many of these wines also represent unparalleled value. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor with many emerging producers who simply don’t have the name recognition of a well-established DOCG to elevate their global exposure. To the adventurous lover of Sangiovese, Super Tuscans and everything in between, these notes are for you.

Iron-rich Galestro in the vineyards of Basile.