Italy — wine

Valdichiana

Tuscan DOC in the Chiana valley between Arezzo and Siena; produces Sangiovese-based reds, Trebbiano and Chardonnay whites; quality rising rapidly as Tuscany's overlooked inland alternative.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Warm Tuscan vintage; Sangiovese shows excellent ripeness and ruby intensity.
2021 Cooler season; lean reds with good acidity and lighter colour.
2020 Classic Tuscan vintage; balanced and expressive across all varieties.
2019 Warm and generous; Sangiovese shows deep fruit and fine tannin.
2018 Solid vintage; accessible wines for earlier drinking.