REGIJA / REGION
Toskana se smjestila u središnjoj Italiji, poznata je po bogatoj povijesti, tradiciji, umjetnosti i prekrasnom krajoliku. Regija se sastoji od pokrajina Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, Siena i Firenca koja je ujedno i glavni grad regije.
Toskana je jedna od najstarijih i najpoznatijih vinorodnih regija Italije čija tradicija seže još u doba Rimskog carstva. Osim što očarava ljepotom bogatog krajolika, najveći pogled plijeni svojim prekrasnim vinskim podrumima i vinogradima. Najpoznatija vina Toskane su Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino i Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Više od 80% proizvodnje u Toskani čine crna vina, po kojima je postala slavna, a glavna sorta je Sangiovese. Sorta vinove loze Sangiovese je jedna od najcjenjenijih i najrasprostranjenijih kultivara Italije, a najbolje uspjeva u Toskani. Toskana je slavu stekla upravo zahvaljujući ovoj sorti, iako je sortiment izuzetno širok. Od bijelih sorti najčešća je Trebbiano, a slijede Malvasia, Vermentino i Vernaccia.
Located in central Italy, Tuscany is known for its rich history, tradition, art and beautiful landscape. The region consists of the provinces of Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, Siena and Florence, which is also the capital of the region.
Tuscany is one of the oldest and most famous wine-growing regions of Italy, whose tradition dates back to the Roman Empire. In addition to enchanting with the beauty of the rich landscape, the greatest view captivates with its beautiful wine cellars and vineyards. The most famous Tuscan wines are Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
More than 80% of the production in Tuscany is made up of red wines, for which it became famous, and the main variety is Sangiovese. The Sangiovese grape variety is one of the most prized and widespread cultivars in Italy, and thrives best in Tuscany. Tuscany gained fame thanks to this variety, although the assortment is extremely wide. Of the white varieties, Trebbiano is the most common, followed by Malvasia, Vermentino and Vernaccia.