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Central Tuscany: Maremma, Montepulciano and Beyond

BY ANTONIO GALLONI |

This year I tasted more wines than ever before from the various appellations that comprise Central Tuscany. A rediscovery of indigenous varieties, greater focus on sustainable farming and the continued emergence of small, artisan estates is resulting in a wider range of wines across all styles than at any time in the past that I can remember. Readers will find everything from the racy, international wines of the coast to small production Syrahs made with whole clusters and aged in terra cotta, and everything in between.

Cinzia Merli and her team headed by winemaker Luca Rettondini (to the right) and son Mattia (below) made some of the most memorable wines in Le Macchiole’s history in 2016

Cinzia Merli and her team headed by winemaker Luca Rettondini (to the right) and son Mattia (below) made some of the most memorable wines in Le Macchiole’s history in 2016

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This year I tasted more wines than ever before from the various appellations that comprise Central Tuscany. A rediscovery of indigenous varieties, greater focus on sustainable farming and the continued emergence of small, artisan estates is resulting in a wider range of wines across all styles than at any time in the past that I can remember. Readers will find everything from the racy, international wines of the coast to small production Syrahs made with whole clusters and aged in terra cotta, and everything in between.

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