Style and Substance

The current range of Tuscan wines delivers quality in different expressions

Style and Substance
While recent vintages in Tuscany are markedly different in style, they offer consistently high quality across key regions and grape varieties. (Lucy Shaeffer)
From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

Winemakers in Tuscany have successfully interpreted the weather patterns of the 2018 and 2019 vintages, yielding wines with markedly different style characteristics but with only minor fluctuations in quality. Get Wine Spectator senior editor Bruce Sanderson’s full report, plus his recommended top wines and value picks from Chianti, Chianti Classico, Bolgheri and the Maremma.

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