Perched on a hilltop overlooking endless vineyards, this small medieval town of Montalcino has become synonymous with Brunello, one of Italy's most prestigious wines. But Montalcino is much more than Brunello...

If there's one Italian wine that regularly confuses wine lovers, it's Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Surely it's made from the Montepulciano grape? Nope. In one of Italy's greatest wine-related plot twists, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is named after the town, not the grape variety. Instead, it's made primarily from Sangiovese, known locally by the beautiful name (though slightly ever more complicated) Prugnolo Gentile. Meanwhile, the Montepulciano grape is a completely differ

Carmignano may be Tuscany’s best-kept wine secret. Protected by the Medici as early as 1716, this historic region was blending Sangiovese with Cabernet centuries before the Super Tuscans. Discover the fascinating history of Carmignano DOCG, Barco Reale, Vin Ruspo, and Vin Santo, and why this small appellation deserves a place on every wine lover’s itinerary.