Native reds with the intruder: tasting of wines from rare grape varieties in Florence to go beyond Sangiovese

Here is what's in store for you

Are you tired of having the usual Chianti or Sangiovese of Tuscany in your glass? Are you curious to go beyond the usual Bolgheri, Brunello, Montepulciano, and other classic Tuscan reds? Then the "Native Reds with the Intruder" tasting is just the thing for you: you'll have the opportunity to taste Tuscan wine that goes beyond Sangiovese while staying comfortably in Florence, train your senses with unusual scents and aromas, and embrace an unexpected pleasure!

In this tasting you will also pass through Bolgheri and discover that some vines there are also grown as alberello vines. One way for international grape varieties to recover some form of nativeity too! There are 6 wines offered in the tasting. For the Foglia Tonda and Pugnitello varietals you have a choice of different interpretations of the same varietal at the time of the tasting.

1. Tindilloro - IGT Toscana Canaiolo Nero - 2019 by Podere Fornace Prima - 100% Canaiolo Nero
2. Barsaglina - IGT Toscana - 2019 by Monastero dei Frati Bianchi - 100% Barsaglina
3. Agellus - IGT Toscana Rosso - 2017 by Poggio al Gello or Foglia Tonda del Rinascimento - IGT Toscana - 2015 by Piandaccoli - both 100% Foglia Tonda
4. Pugnitello del Piaggione - IGT Toscana Rosso - 2016 by Poggio al Gello or Somatico - IGT Toscana Rosso - 2021 by Podere il Castellaccio - both 100% Pugnitello
5. Il Castellaccio - Bolgheri Superiore DOC - 2020 by Podere il Castellaccio - 100% Cabernet Franc
6. Ciliegiolo - Maremma Toscana DOC - 2021 by Tenuta Aquilaia - 100% Ciliegiolo

The wines will be paired with 2 courses:
- selection of cured meats and cheeses
- meat stew accompanied by smoked puree or eggplant parmigiana

The tasting is part of the ABS tasting series - Anything But Sangiovese also available here on Winedering: Trebbiano does not exist, My name is Orpicchio, The natives of the Renaissance.