With over one hundred and fifty thousand acres devoted to the production of wine I am sure you will find something to drink in this area. Tuscany alone produces 58 million gallons of wine per year making it the 4th most abundant wine producing region in Italy. The area is home to three dozen major and secondary varieties of wine half in white and the other half in red.

For the white grape variety you have the Sauvignon Blanc then the Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes. But those are only the internationally known and widely recognized whites. If you want a truly Italian white wine then look no further then the Vermentino and Vernaccia which seem to be mostly known to this region and not exported often.

For the red wines, my favorite by the way, you have the following varieties Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and do not forget the ever so famous Sangiovese which is also grown in other locales notably California. The only red wine of that region that really stands on its own and is only grown in Italy is Canaiolo as it hits the palate in a much different manner that can only be experienced and not explained. You of course have the various Chianti’s that are grown and sold just about everywhere. While certainly worth purchasing if you enjoy red wines it just does not stand out anymore since it is so popular.