Wine routes along the coast

The Etruscan Coast, which stretches from Livorno to Piombino, is where the Italian wine revolution originated: some of the best wines in the world are produced here. 
In the 1970s, Tuscan winemakers began experimenting, by combining international grape varieties - such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot - with traditional Sangiovese grapes to create an innovative wine, still known as Super Tuscan.

Traveling along the road from Campiglia Marittima to Suvereto, you come to the heart of the place where the renowned Val di Cornia DOCG red is produced, a wine made from at least 40% Sangiovese grapes and 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot. 
Also in the same area, you will find Suvereto DOCG, which can be made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Sangiovese grapes in percentages ranging from 85% to 100%. 
Continuing on to Bolgheri, you can visit numerous wine shops that offer a wide selection of Bolgheri DOC wines - both red and white - including the famous Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Masseto. The landscape surrounding the holdings offers a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of the production of these extraordinary wines.

Maremma, with its sunny beaches, is one of the most enchanting summer destinations in Tuscany, but few people know that it is also an extraordinary wine destination. 
The hills of the upper Maremma area produce the exquisite Monteregio DOC, while several outstanding wines can be found in the southern part of the province of Grosseto: Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC, Bianco di Pitigliano DOC, Capalbio DOC, Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Parrina DOC, Sovana DOC and the red and white IGT Maremma Toscana.

The Island of Elba is the largest island of the Tuscan archipelago. Here, the sweet Aleatico DOCG is the best-known wine, but the island also boasts excellent red and white DOC wines, as well as excellent quality raisin and muscatel wines.

With its extraordinary natural beauty, theIsola del Giglio is a true paradise: it is the second largest Tuscan island and is famous for its Ansonica DOC wine, made mainly from white Ansonica grapes, which makes up 85% of it.

Versilia is a land where vines have found ideal climatic conditions and soils, allowing them to thrive. Famous for its marble, sea, beaches and vibrant nightlife, not to mention its famous Carnival, Versilia is often appreciated for everything except its wines, which definitely deserve more attention. The red wine, Merlot, Sangiovese, Sauvignon and Colline Lucchesi Vermentino go perfectly with the traditional dishes of this land.
In the protected area of the Migliarino, San Rossore and Massaciuccoli Nature Park, vines ripen on these sandy soils, separated from the Tyrrhenian Sea only by the Levante Pine Forest.

The Apuan Riviera is a popular tourist destination that also stands out for its fine wines, boasting a truly noteworthy production.
On the Candia Hills and nearby area, a unique wine is in fact produced and is made even more precious by the difficulty in producing it. Production takes place under extreme conditions, on steeply sloping terraces, made even harder by the contact with a particular soil and microclimate, characterized by the presence of the sea and a very rocky mountain. 
Vino eroico apuano (heroic Apuan wine) and in particular its renowned Vermentino wines have been honored over the years with numerous international awards.

Medieval villages, traditional flavors and unique landscapes provide the backdrop for the Pisan Hills Wine Route, an itinerary waiting to be savored, allowing you to learn about this area’s finest products.
High-quality wines are produced here, including Chianti DOCG, DOC Colli dell'Etruria Centrale and Bianco Pisano di San Torpè.