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Colline Lucchesi DOC
The gentle hills behind Lucca, cooler and wetter than central Tuscany, with a strong biodynamic scene led by Tenuta di Valgiano. Reds are Sangiovese blends with Merlot and Syrah, less tannic and more perfumed than Chianti: red cherry, violet, pepper, wet stone, and fresh acid. Whites are Vermentino-based, herbal and saline. It's a small, underrated zone with real character.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenuta di Valgiano | Palistorti di Valgiano Rosso Colline Lucchesi Biodynamic Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah with cherry, pepper and stony freshness; Louis/Dressner import, widely listed. | $30 to $40 | Wine-Searcher |
| Tenuta di Valgiano | Tenuta di Valgiano Colline Lucchesi The estate's top wine, dense and savory with a decade of life; a cult bottle among natural-wine buyers. | $90 to $120 | Wine-Searcher |
| Fattoria Sardi | Vermentino Colline Lucchesi Organic estate; herbal, saline Vermentino with US listings in California and beyond. | $20 to $25 | Wine-Searcher |