Tuscany, in central Italy, is home to many of the country's most sought-after wines. Sangiovese is the most widely planted variety though, as you'll see, it's known by a number of different local names. Read more

The most famous vineyards are those of Chianti on the west coast where the Sangiovese grape dominates. At their best, and particularly in the sub-zones of Chianti Classico and Rufina, the wines can be very fine indeed - medium bodied, cherry-fruited and with a distinctive tang that renders them so well-suited to food.