Tuscany's White Wines

Tuscany is world-famous for its bold reds, but it also boasts crisp, refreshing whites. We will have the opportunity to explore delicious local Tuscan white wines on the Herbal Tuscany 2027 journey, beginning May 29.

Depending on what you’d like to pair them with, four Tuscan regional whites stand out: Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Vermentino, Trebbiano Toscano, and Ansonica.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Grown exclusively in the rolling hills around the medieval towers of San Gimignano, the grapes for this wine earned Italy’s first-ever DOC status in 1966, a standard for flavor, growing conditions, soil, and other factors that exemplify top-quality wine. Vernaccia wines are crisp, dry, and like most whites are best served cold, and have a subtle mineral-driven flavor with bright citrus notes, hints of green apple, and a signature almond finish. Pair it with local Tuscan pecorino cheese, roasted chicken, or fresh seafood.

Vermentino

Originating on the coast, Vermentino grapes thrive in the warm, maritime climate of the Maremma and Bolgheri regions. The wine is aromatic and lively, offering vibrant aromas of grapefruit, peach, and white flowers, though you’ll notice a distinct saline minerality. It compares to an Albarino and is paired with grilled calamari, shellfish, or a classic Italian seafood risotto.

Trebbiano Toscano

Trebbiano Toscano is one of Italy's most widely planted white grape varieties because it is often blended with other grapes for everyday drinking. It is neutral, easy, and light, often called understated. Comparable to a light Pinot Grigio, this wine is light, crisp, and delicate. Pair it with a raw vegetable antipasti, light pasta dishes, or pan-seared white fish.

Ansonica (Costa dell'Isola d’Elba DOC)

Ansonica is an indigenous grape that flourishes on the Tuscan coast and the island of Elba. It features a richer texture that appeals to fans of fuller-bodied white wines, and because it is heavier and more textured (and not sweet) could be considered the opposite of a Moscato. Its flavor is complex, suggesting wild Mediterranean herbs, coastal scrub, apricot, and citrus. It has a brilliant golden color and a uniquely nutty, savory finish. Enjoy it when you’re grilling veggies or meats on the terrace.

(And don’t forget, on our Herbal Tuscany 2027 trip, nearly all meals are already included, so we will indulge in the most delicious meals and wines.)

Our Herbal Tuscany 2027 journey will include the farms, food, wine, history, art, culture, gardens, fountains, and beauty of Tuscany and Umbria, as well as its iconic basilicas and cathedrals—strolls and meanders with edible and medicinal plants and the people who steward them, leaving us nourished and inspired.

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