Terre di Toscana 2025

This year was my sixth visit to Terre di Toscana, the event held at the UNA Esperienze Hotel in Lido di Camaiore, near Pietrasanta on the Tuscan coast. Beautifully staged by L’ Aquabuona wine magazine, it is generally regarded by the trade and I, as one of the top wine gatherings in Tuscany.

One hundred and thirty Tuscan wineries take part in this two day showcase. There are many contributing factors to why I rate this event so highly: firstly, the venue is accessible with good visitors’ circulation and therefore very little “push and shove,” as so often is the norm at wine related meetings. Secondly, the actual winery owners / winemakers are mostly there in person to answer questions. Thirdly, the calibre of wineries attending is exceptional, and the range of wines on offer to sample is outstanding.

Every year I have attended Terre di Toscana, I have found a new winery that totally impresses. This is because the organisers cleverly, give a chance to the ‘not so well known’ producers to partecipate which adds to the intrigue. This year, yet again, I found a white wine that really impressed me: Terenzuola.

The atmosphere is best described as calm, engrossing, absorbing and appealing, in fact, it has always attracted serious wine enthusiasts and professionals.

Many of the wines on show I have been privileged and fortunate to have tasted prior, but this event gives me the opportunity to discuss with the winemakers any nagging questions that may have arisen during my tastings.

These are wines I greatly enjoyed at this year’s gathering, which I tasted for the first time in the following vintages:

Baricci BdM 2020

Caiarossa  Caiarossa 2021

Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico 2019

Cupano BdM 2019

Fattoria Le Pupille Saffredi 2022

L’Erta di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva 2021

Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Grospoli 2020

Petra Petra 2021

Petrolo Galatrona 2022

Podere Fedespina Fedespina 2021

San Guisto a Rentennano Percarlo 2021

Sancaba Sancaba Bianco 2024

An interesting fact is that Italy produces more white wine than red. Yet, more than 90% of the wines I get sent for reviewing are red. On this occasion, I decided to focus on tasting and reviewing a few non red Tuscan wines. Aided and abetted by the interesting suggestions of my new and revered friend Carlo Franchetti of Sancaba fame.

Tasting Notes

Fattoria Montellori

Trebbiano Vite di 60 Anni 2023

Trebbiano 100%

Golden yellow in colour with green undertones. Distant yellow florals, essence of citrus, jasmine notes, yellow plum. Fine grained tannins. Energy from fresh, poignant acidity and minerality interaction. Lightly textured. Harmonious. Almond notes on the medium length finish.

Points 89 TW

Varramista

Podere Cavallino 2023

Vermentino 100%

Bright yellow in colour with green reflections. Yellow peach, green apple, canary melon, stone minerality, lime leaves and almond. Balanced. Persistent. Citrusy floral nuances on the long articulated finish.

Points 90 TW

Gianni Moscardini

Artume 2022

Fiano 85% Vermentino 15%

Bright golden yellow in colour with green highlights. Orchid fruits, white peach, florals of Mediterranean scrub and broom, distant honeysuckle, garden fresh herbs and oaky vanilla. Rich and juicy on the palate. Great balance. A shade below full bodied. Metallic earth notes with woodland scents on the close.

Points 89 TW

Le Cinciole

Rosato 2024

Sangiovese 100%

Bright copper pink in colour. Fresh vibrant plush red blossom aromatics, with crushed pale rose petal. Wild cherry and strawberry. Liquorice overtones. Mineral undertones. Linear. Sour notes add to freshness on the way to the close, filled by sweet accents. Lots going on here.

Points 90 TW

Montepepe

Montepepe Bianco 2022

Vermentino 70% Viognier 30%

Pale straw yellow in colour. Florals of mimosas, daffodil and gardenia. White and yellow stone fruits. Balanced. Persistent. Rounded. Fresh and Juicy. Broad and long on the finish.

Points 89 TW

Rocca di Montegrossi

Rosato 2024

Sangiovese 100%

Steel pink in colour. Delicate floral aromas of pale pink and white rose petal, a whiff of gardenia scent, wild strawberry, mellow spice notes, showing depth and textural resonance. Pulsing with energy. Racy personality. So inviting and quaffable. Long and wide finish. Impressive.

Points 92 TW

Terenzuola

Vigne Basse 2024

Vermentino 95% Albarola 5%

Pale yellow in colour with greenish undertones. Aromas of white and yellow blossom florals. Tree fruits, essence of citrus. Lime leaf. Fresh. Juicy. Mellow acidity. Dry stone minerality. Medium bodied. Full of energy. Long and wide on the finish. Unique intense challenge.

Points 91 TW

Terenzuola

I Pini di Corsano 2022

Vermentino 100%  (late picked)

Bright straw yellow in colour. Deeply concentrated aromas on the nose, honeysuckle blossom, Mediterranean scrub, iodine notes, lime leaves. Fresh and elegant on the sip. Complex and expressive. Broad in flavour. Terrific balance with blissful tension. So much finesse and quality here.

Points 93 TW

My sincere thanks to Luca Bonci, Riccardo Farchioni and the committee of L'AcquaBuona enology magazine for their continued support and hospitality. My gratitude also goes to the wine producers showcasing their wines at this great event. Once again they organised a brilliant event at the Una Esperienze Hotel in Lido di Camaiore, Viareggio.

© Tony Wood Italian Wine 2025