K&L Discovery Series: Barbera d'Alba Superiore

Tuscany is the heartland of Italian wine, a region of rolling hills, ancient towns, and iconic vineyards. Its identity is defined by the noble Sangiovese grape, but its diversity stretches from the classic inland hills of Montalcino to the sun-drenched coast of Bolgheri. This page explores the key Tuscan appellations of our Discovery Series.

Our Discovery Series Tuscany

2022 Supertuscan

Tuscany

A bold and modern 2022 Super Tuscan, blending ripe fruit, supple tannins, and a touch of coastal elegance from Tuscany’s sun-drenched vineyards.

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2019 Brunello di Montalcino

Tuscany

A beautifully lifted and aromatic expression of Sangiovese, balancing youthful energy with timeless elegance.

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2020 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Tuscany

A classic 2020 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, showing savory cherry fruit, hints of spice, and elegant tannins from the rolling hills of southern Tuscany.

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The Great Appellations of Tuscany

Each Tuscan appellation has a unique terroir that shapes the final wine, from the powerful expressions of Sangiovese in Montalcino to the elegant, coastal Bordeaux blends of Bolgheri.

Brunello di Montalcino

Terroir: Inland hills with 'galestro' soils. Produces powerful, structured, and age-worthy 100% Sangiovese wines with notes of cherry, leather, and earth.

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Terroir: Sand and clay soils. Creates elegant, savory Sangiovese-based wines known for their dusty cherry and sandalwood notes.

Super Tuscan (Bolgheri)

Terroir: Coastal plains with gravel and clay. Home to world-class Bordeaux blends, creating polished, powerful, and complex wines.

Sangiovese, The Soul of Tuscany

Sangiovese is the most planted grape in Italy and the undisputed king of Tuscany. Its name, "sanguis Jovis" (the blood of Jupiter), speaks to its noble heritage. It's a grape that is famously sensitive to its environment, producing different styles of wine depending on the specific soil, climate, and clone.

From the powerful and age-worthy Sangiovese Grosso of Brunello to the aromatic Prugnolo Gentile of Montepulciano, this grape is the voice of Tuscan terroir, known for its high acidity, firm tannins, and savory notes of cherry, earth, and herbs.