Women and Wine in Tuscany: A New Generation among the vines

Young female winemaker explaining vineyard work in Chianti, Tuscany

A new generation of women winemakers is quietly transforming Tuscany. Beyond famous names, young, educated producers are shaping Chianti and other regions through organic practices, hands-on winemaking, and a deep connection to the land.

What Is a Super Tuscan Wine?

Tuscan vineyard landscape associated with Super Tuscan wine production

Super Tuscan wines were born from a quiet revolution in Tuscany. Free from traditional rules, they reshaped modern Italian winemaking by placing quality, terroir, and vision above classification.

Castles of Chianti: Where Wine and History Share the Same Hills

Chianti Castle

Scattered across the Chianti hills, medieval castles tell the story of a land shaped by borders, conflict, and cultivation. Today, these historic estates reveal how wine and history continue to share the same landscape.

The best Chianti and Super Tuscan Wines for Charcuterie

Glass of red wine and charcuterie

What is the best wine for charcuterie? As you’ll see, there’s a perfect Chianti or Super Tuscan wine to serve with every type of charcuterie.On our Tuscany wine tours, we often talk about (and taste) the most delicious wine and…

Delving into Tuscany’s Heart: A Wine Tour from Florence

Chianti is more than a wine region. It is a living landscape shaped by vineyards, villages, and centuries of human care. Exploring Chianti through wine offers a deeper understanding of Tuscany’s history, culture, and evolving winemaking traditions.

Sulfites in Wine, Explained Simply

chianti wine label

If you’ve ever woken up after a glass of wine wondering “Was it the sulfites?”, you’re not alone. Few words on a wine label trigger as much anxiety as “contains sulfites.”They sound technical, artificial, and vaguely unhealthy. And yet, sulfites…

Amarone della Valpolicella: The Ultimate Guide to Italy’s Most Powerful and Iconic Red Wine

Amarone grapes

A complete guide to Amarone della Valpolicella: how it’s made, where it comes from, the grapes, the appassimento method, tasting notes, aging, food pairing and the difference between Amarone, Ripasso and Recioto.

Big vs. Small Wineries in Tuscany: Which Offer the Best Wine Experience

hand harvest chianti vineyard

Updated November 2025  by Angela, certified sommelier & founder of Tuscany Tour Time Tuscany in Harvest Season If you could fly over Italy in September — broomstick-style, like in Harry Potter — you’d see an entire country in motion. From…

How Prosecco Is Made: From Italy’s Iconic Sparkling Wine to Tuscany’s New Bubbles

prosecco

Learn how Italian sparkling wines are made — Prosecco, Metodo Classico, Asti, and Tuscany’s new spumante.