Maremma Toscana Wine

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“Not even the beasts who abound/ In the wilds between Cecina and Corneto, and hate tilled land, would call this their kind of ground.” This is what 13th century poet Dante Alighieri wrote about the old days of the Maremma of Tuscany. What was once swampland infested with both vermin and banditry is now considered the coast d’oro of Italy. Say what you will about Benito Mussolini, it was under his fascist government in the 1920s that Tuscany was rebuilt and became a prime vacation spot. Now opulent vineyards cover the landscape surrounding this romantic seaside destination. From Purgatorio evolved Paradiso.

Maremma wines are the “Super Tuscans” that emerged from this renewal. The movement began in the early 1940s, when Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta moved to Bolgheri. In the interest of making wines for private consumption, he imported Cabernet Sauvignon vines from Bordeaux’s Chateau Lafitte and established a little vineyard called Tenuta San Guido Read more »

With the cult success of Sassicaia, other producers began experimenting with “international” and Italian varietals such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Alicante and Aleatico for reds and Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay for whites. Of course, these often include the regional star red grape, Sangiovese. The DOC regulations in Tuscany strictly forbid such “wild west” wine-making antics, and these wines are forced to be produced as Vino di Tavola, even at $200 a pop. The only exception is Bolgheri Sassicaia, which is the first and only DOC named for a single estate, and for any using such high percentages of so-called “international” varietals.

Also located within the Maremma is the Morellino di Scansano DOCG. This is based on the Sangiovese grape, here called Morellino (“little dark or brown one”). These grapes see more heat and sun exposure than their counterparts further inland, and tend to be fruitier and less acidic, requiring less aging upon release. For more information, please see Morellino di Scansano in regions.

Other leading Maremma producers are Ornellaia, Petra, Castello del Terriccio, Ca Marcanda (Gaja), Montepeloso, Fattoria Le Pupille (especially for Morellino di Scansano DOCG), Antinori and Biondi Santi. ~Amanda Schuster

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Varietals Produced in Maremma Toscana View all

Cabernet Sauvignon

“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
Merlot

The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
Vermentino

History of the grape: Little concrete history is known about Vermentino except that it has recently been identified a...
Cabernet Franc

History of the grape: References to it in the Loire region of France date as far back as the mid 12th century. But it...
Ciliegiolo
Sangiovese

Prounounced “San-joh-vay-say,” this Italian wine varietal is Tuscany’s #1 red wine grape. It’s the pistol of Central ...

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Maremma Toscana on Snooth

July 2012

Fertuna Lodai 2008

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No written review

Wine review by vinoveritate
June 2012

Rocca di Frassinello Sangiovese Blend Maremma Toscana IGT Ornello 2008

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No written review

Wine review by Rene Nellemose
May 2012

Tenuta di Trinoro le Cupole Maremma Toscana IGT 2007

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The nose showed black cherries, cinnamon, mint and dark chocolate with a distinct earthy component. On the palate, it was full and velvety with ample weight balanced by zesty acidity. Flavors of rich black cherry, prunes, dark chocolate and tobacco leaf filled out the palate. The finish was long and fresh. This wine truly wowed me as its luxurio... Read More

Wine review by Eric Guido
April 2012

Rocca di Frassinello Maremma Toscana 2009

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Not very flavorful. Had it at a Tuscany tasting and it was bland. It might be that I do not like the Tuscany style. It taste like it has been watered down. Dry. Read More

Wine review by shsim
April 2012

Birillo Maremma Toscana IGT 2008

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The Birillo is a wonderful Bordeaux-blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot and they work together blissfully. A rustic red color with spicy and earthy aromas combing sweet ripe cherries and smoky wood. Deliciously sweet and sour with a nice balance and moderate to full-bodied. Notes of smoky wood, cherries and spices. Incredibly smoo... Read More

Wine review by 40somethinglife
April 2012

Luigi Cecchi & Figli Litorale Maremma Toscana IGT 2009

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Pine resin, roasted chestnuts and waxy honeycomb...full and rich (a little too much so for my taste) but a nice alternative to Chardonnay! Read More

Wine review by KristinW
April 2012

Rocca di Frassinello Maremma Toscana 2009

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Great surprise! Tastes like a good California Cabernet. I thunk it must be a super-Tuscan (the grape varieties are not on the label). A great deal of berry flavors, some vanilla, some coffee and toast. Fantastic value! Read More

Wine review by James Fab
April 2012

Luigi Cecchi & Figli Litorale Maremma Toscana IGT 2009

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Waxy and herbal on the nose, this is assertively aromatic if in an earthy, dried floral, roasted chestnut, pine resin and butchers wax kind of way. Rich and rather powerful in the mouth, this is intense yet not terrible complex with chunky dried fruit, apricot and citrus, flavors. This exhibits a rare rusticity for a white wine, which many might... Read More

Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz
March 2012

La Mozza Sangiovese Blend Morellino di Scansano I Perazzi 2009

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No written review

Wine review by compostod
February 2012

Gaja Camarcanda Promis 2008

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Great introduction to Gaja wine. Great jammy fruit laid upon a bed of soft tannins from the small amount of sangiovese this wine is blended with. Read More

Wine review by BTKerne

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