You cannot come to Tuscany and forget to taste its wine. The history of wine making in Tuscany can be traced backed to the Etruscan, and for the past 3000 years we have been perfecting this process. Today Tuscan wines are amongst the best in the world and the most appreciated for their exceptional quality.
Sangiovese in the predominant autochthonous grape of this region, from the latin name Sanguis Jovis, literally meaning “blood of Jupiter”. Sangiovese grape is what defines Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the most know of all Chianti Classico. Even Cortona has in recent years been appreciated for its distinctive grape verities of Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot, a stark contrast from the Sangiovese grown everywhere else in Tuscany.
We must not forget to mention Super Tuscan wines, which unrestricted by the rules of DOCG autochthonous verities, leave the wine maker free to express his genius in unique and varied blends of wines.
Bellow we have prepared a list of the of the wineries you should not miss while you are renting an apartment at the Molino di Bordone in Cortona. We presents a mix of some of the best, the less know and the most fun wineries to visit in Tuscany – according to us at least! – If you would like to be accompanied on a wine tour and have an expert explain the whole process of wine making and wine tasting, from grape to bottle to glass, we would be more than happy to help you find the right person to guide you.