Tuscany Comes of Age

Anchored by the 2021 vintage, Tuscan reds set a new standard of quality

The top-rated wines of Tuscany from the 2021 vintage are displayed alongside poured glasses on a table.
Castello di Volpaia, Antinori, Luce Della Vite, Barone Ricasoli, Boscarelli and Masseto produced some of 2021’s top-scoring bottles. (Evi Abeler)

Tuscany’s recently released 2021 vintage could be this celebrated region’s best year yet. Tuscany covers a range of distinctive terroirs, including Bolgheri, Maremma and Chianti Classico, and they all thrived in 2021. Comparatively mild weather conditions combined with vintner innovations to produce a vintage of unquestionable quality. Read senior editor Bruce Sanderson’s tasting report to get scores and tasting notes for recently released wines, including standout bottlings and good values from top producers such as Masseto, Ornellaia, Petrolo, Antinori, Volpaia, Boscarelli and more!

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