Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines.Sangiovesereigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.

A remarkableChianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village ofMontalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, theTuscan Blendsare composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile diMontepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.