Toscano or Toscana

The protected geographical indication "Toscano", also known as "Toscana", includes white wines (also in the Abboccato and Frizzante variants), red wines (also in the Novello and Abboccato variants), rosé wines (also in the Abboccato and Frizzante variants), from dried grapes and from overripe grapes. In addition, the geographical indication may be accompanied by the indication of certain varieties suitable for cultivation in the Region of Tuscany, both white and black.

Grapes

Wines with a protected geographical indication of "Toscano" or "Toscana" must be obtained from vines suitable for cultivation in Tuscany.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The White (10% vol.) has a light colour with reflections on green or straw yellow, from light to more intense; the smell is simple and floral and the taste is slightly acidulous. The Red (11% vol.) has a color that is expressed in various shades of violet or ruby, tending to garnet with maturity, the scent is rich in primary and secondary aromas, the taste is young and easy, more complex with aging. The Rosé (11% vol.) is a light pink colour, combined with a smell of primary aromas and a taste that maintains a perfect balance between the acidic and polyphenolic components. The parameters may vary according to the grape variety and the type of wine: for a more precise characterization, please refer to the information contained in the specification.

Grape production area

The production area is located in the center of Tuscany, close to the Apennines.

Specificity and historical notes

Already in the early eighteenth century, with the Grand Duke's calls for tenders, some territorial groups were identified and protected from fraud, in which wines particularly appreciated on the market were produced. Subsequently, the Accademia dei Georgofili, founded in Florence in 1753, considerably developed the wine business in the area and achieved such a reputation that three presidents of the United States took part: Jefferson, Madison and Monroe