Wine in Tuscany dates back to the Etruscans, who cultivated vines and established early trade networks long before Roman expansion.
Under the Roman Empire, Tuscan wine became integrated into a broader commercial system, with improved vineyard practices and distribution across Europe.
In the medieval period, powerful city-states like Florence and Siena helped formalize wine production and trade, laying the groundwork for regional identity.
A major turning point came in 1716, when Cosimo III de’ Medici officially demarcated the boundaries of Chianti Classico, one of the earliest examples of regulated wine zones.
In the late 20th century, the rise of Super Tuscans challenged traditional DOC rules, blending international grapes with Sangiovese and redefining Tuscany’s global reputation.