The Etruscans introduced Tuscany to grape cultivation sometime between the 10th and 3rd century BC and made viticulture a key focus of agriculture. They were one of the first civilizations to export local wines and one of the earliest innovators for the Italian wine industry.

The Romans conquered Tuscany in 351 BC and Julius Caesar founded Florence in 59 BC. The area began to flourish with incredible public and private buildings, trade routes throughout the Roman Empire, and new technologies like sewers and aqueducts.

During the middle ages, exports to Northern Europe increased and the wine production of Tuscany continued to grow. The Benedictine monks became enamored with documenting vintages and categorizing vines and began compiling manuals on viticulture which are still referenced today.

Chianti became the first recognized name and protected appellation in the world on September 24th, 1716 by the Grand Duke of Tuscany. This gave the region legal protection for its wines and a boundary to focus production in one main area.

In the 1960s, Chianti and Vernaccia became the first wines to be given a Designation of Origin, or DOC. As per the law, the wine production was reduced by half and a new focus was placed on quality. The result? Chianti earned worldwide recognition and a reputation for excellence.

Boscarelli

The story began in 1962 with founder Egidio Corradi’s dream of producing a noble wine to exalt the aromas and flavours of Tuscany while adding a certain level of elegance and balance that he loved so much.

Egidio grew up in the Siena countryside and graduated with a degree in economics and business and spent most of his life working as an international broker in Genoa and Milan. His infinite passion for wine and deep knowledge of Tuscany induced him to buy two small farms in a stunning corner of old Etruscan Tuscany. The ancient soils had long been cultivated in the traditional way with different annual crops and small vineyards. Egidio’s vision was invigorated by his daughter Paola and her husband Ippolito De Ferrari.

The original spirit of the estate has now passed to the third generation of the family. Each day, Luca and Nicolò De Ferrari, sons of Paola and Ippolito, bring that same passion and infuse each bottle with the aromas and flavours that Grandpa Egidio loved.

Cortona Merlot 2017 100% Merlot IGT $39.99 per bottle

The bouquet offers dark raspberry and plum with a touch of rosemary. Dry, medium-body, medium-acid and structured tannin. As it sat in a glass for over two hours, darker fruits came forward and the tannins became soft, suggesting this wine will improve in a cellar over the next 5-10 years. Pair with tomato basil risotto or Filet Mignon.

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016
85% Sangiovese 5% Colorino 5% Canaiolo 5% Mammolo DOCG
$59.99 per bottle

Considered the 39th best wine in the world by Wine Spectator. Cherry, fresh violet and dried Mediterranean herbs such as thyme or sage. Elegant, savory and deceptively light on its feet. This wine will age effortlessly over the next 10-20 years. 94 points from Wine Spectator. Pair with braised beef cheeks on polenta or eggplant parmesan.

Gattavecchi

For generations, the Gattavecchi family has dedicated their lives to the production of high-quality wine and has become a historical name in Tuscany. Their vines produce impeccable, traditionally crafted Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti Colli Senesi, Rosso di Montepulciano and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Only the highest standards are implemented and every step of production is supervised by Valente Gattavechi, who rebuilt their family winery after a tragic bombing in 1944, and his son Luca.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2015 100% Vernaccia DOCG $31.99 per bottle.

Late springtime blossom, almond flesh and crushed nectarine. The finish is lovely and soft with a touch of marmalade. Given its unique structure, it is one of the few whites that benefit from ageing. Pair with antipasti, risotto or fish.

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2015 100% Sangiovese DOCG $55.99 per bottle.

Only 500 cases were produced in 2015. The aromas are ripe and powerful. Notes of cherry, earth and mineral with a touch of smoke on the long, rustic finish. It's full-bodied with big, structured tannins. This will develop and evolve very well over the next 10-15 years. Pair with wild boar or charred steak.

Poggio alla Sala

Poggio alla Sala is found between the cypress trees and olive groves in the dreamy landscape of Montepulciano. The beauty of Poggio alla Sala was so impressive to the Etruscans that they built several large burial mounds in the surrounding hills for their most respected royalty.

The first finds came in 1877 when a burial tomb was discovered by the Bonci Casuccini family. The deceased had been found inside a large bronze chest on a bronze throne with a gold mask covered in beautiful amber gems. They also found skewers and knives for roasting and slicing meat, and clay cups to satisfy an eternal thirst for wine in the afterlife.

Since 1997 Poggio alla Sala has been owned by the Gattavecchi family. The 19th-century villa is both a beautiful resort and trendy restaurant.

Rosso di Montepulciano 2017 95% Sangiovese 5% Canaiolo DOC $35.99 per bottle

Delicious and easy. Give this wine some time to open up in the glass and reveal silky red fruit, vanilla bean and dried herbs. Aged in medium-sized Slavonian oak casks for 8-10 months. Malolactic fermentation takes place to give a creamy, silky texture. Serve lightly chilled with beef stew or lasagna.

Chianti Colli Senesi 2017 100% Sangiovese DOCG $32.99 per bottle

Chianti Colli Senesi is located in the hills surrounding Siena in the southern part of the Chianti region. The area overlaps some of Tuscany's most famous regions like Montalcino, Montepulciano, and San Gimignano. This is a true old-world style Chianti for everyday drinking. Plum, cherry, tobacco and leather. Pair with herbed dark meats and roasted potato.

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