Tuscany is known worldwide for its Tuscan wines, for its works of art and for the architectural and natural beauty of its landscapes. There are several denominations of Tuscan red and white wines, such as Brunello, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Sassicaia, Chianti Classico and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Adopt a Tuscan red wine vineyard
Examples of the most consumed Tuscan red wine in the world, occupy a prominent position Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, produced with the same red berried grape.
The story tells us how Brunello di Montalcino Docg was born in the farm Il Greppo in 1865 by the hands of Clemente Santi. Today the production of this Tuscan red wine is protected by a strict production disciplinary, which provide for sharpening in wooden barrels for at least two years and in bottles for at least four months.
The Tuscan red wine Chianti Classico was born in 1716. Its production was already limited to nine municipalities between the provinces of Florence and Siena. The symbol of this Tuscan red wine is the Gallo Nero, the ancient emblem of the Chianti Military League. Today Chianti Classico is produced for at least 80% with Sangiovese grapes.
Vino Nobile Montepulciano DOCG is produced with Sangiovese grape, locally called Prugnolo Gentile, for at least 70%. The production area of this Tuscan red wine is the town of Siena with vineyards located between 250 and 600 meters above sea level.
Adopt a vineyard of Tuscan wine producers
UFarmer in its vertical marketplace also hosts two Tuscan wine producers: Villa Petriolo and Vini Franchetti.
Villa petriolo – Adopt a vineyard with UFarmer
Villa Petriolo includes a large estate cultivated with vineyards and olive groves in the territory of Cerreto Guidi, in the province of Florence. At the base of the project of Villa Petriolo there is the will to create a strong connection with the territory, aiming at organic farming. If you participate in the project adopt a vineyard of this company you can choose from the Tuscan wines “I Greti rosé IGT Bio”, a Tuscan rosé wine IGT, the “Poggiarello Rosso Toscano IGT” and the “Golpaja Rosso Toscano IGT BIO”. Discover the project adopts a vineyard of Villa Petriolo, click here.
Vini Franchetti – adopt a vineyard with UFarmer
Vini Franchetti hosts two wine projects, Tenuta di Trinoro, in Tuscany and Passopisciaro, in Sicily. Andrea Franchetti planted the first vineyards in Tuscany in 1991 and only in 1997 he produced the first vintage of Tuscan wines. If you decide to participate in the project adopt a vineyard you can choose between the “Bianco Trinoro IGT” and “Le Cupole Rosso Toscana IGT”, two truly exceptional Tuscan wines. Discover Vini Franchetti and the project adopts a vineyard, click here.
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