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Year after year its fertile terrain, cool climate and centuries of wine culture reassert themselves to produce full-bodied reds and whites like liquid honey.

It’s all very poetic, but it’s the truth.

The Maremmani make wines that you won’t find elsewhere. Not variations of famous Italian wines, but wines that bear the characteristics of the region – its unassuming beauty, its passion and its integrity.

In the past, the Etruscans, who learnt viticulture from the Greeks, grew foreign vines and made them into Maremman wine. Now wine makers in the region define themselves by the pureness of the local vines they use.

Maremmani reds are simply unforgettable and, if you’re not careful, can steal the show from even the most luxurious meal, while the whites of the region are far subtler, bringing out the best in seafood and sweet treats.

I’m lucky enough to be friends with a brilliant local sommelier. Valentina has kindly put together a list of the best Maremman wines for us.

You haven’t lived until you’ve tasted these wines, trust me. As well describing the characteristics and origins of each wine, Valentina has also shared her expert wine pairing tips, so you can have perfect Maremman wine for every meal.

The Maremmani love to indulge in a good drink, but even those who don’t, understand the pride of place that wine has in their culture.

It’s not the old stereotype of the Italian who overindulges in too much red. Winemaking is a part of the Maremman spirit. An extension of themselves and a product that symbolises their heritage and the land they love so much.

To share this almost indescribable sensation with the world, the Maremmani organise wine trails and wine festivals.

The wine trails are a road map for self-confessed foodies. They direct you to the best vineyards, the beautiful farms, the finest local products and the cities that are defined by their culinary history.

The festivals are simply an incredible experience. A celebration of good food, great wine and even better company.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vcex_spacing size=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_text_separator title=”Wines” title_align=”separator_align_center” style=”one” element_type=”div”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

Morellino di Scansano

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The Maremma’s most famous wine. A red that embodies everything that makes this region so fantastic.

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Bianco di Pitigliano

An up-and-coming white that has wine connoisseurs enamored with its subtle complexity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

Cerveteri

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A wine for every meal, the Cerveteri comes in a number of typologies.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

Ansonica

A beautiful white wine that benefits from its proximity to the sea and the sun.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vcex_spacing size=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

Capalbio

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A fairly new collection of D.O.C wines, which range from white to red.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

Aleatico di Gradoli

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Both a fine red and even more luxurious dessert wine, the Aleatico has an earthiness about it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

Rosso di Sovana

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A superstar red renowned for its robustness and the drink of choice for most locals.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vcex_spacing size=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_text_separator title=”Wine culture” title_align=”separator_align_center” style=”one” element_type=”div”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

Strade del Vino

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Follow the rolling hills of the Maremman countryside and discover the wines and products that make this region’s cuisine such a culinary extravagance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

Festa dell’Uva 

Cinigiano – October
Cingiano’s locals love their wine so much they’ve dedicated an entire festival to it. Of course, if I made a wine as incredible as the one found in this region, I’d want to celebrate it too![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

Festa dell’Uva 

Scansano – September
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Festa delle Cantine

Manciano – September
This festival captures the two great loves of every Mancianese: food and wine. And, believe me, both are good enough to deserve their own celebration.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vcex_spacing size=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

Vinellando

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In its 11th year, Vinellando is three days of wine and festivities. Don’t despair if you’re underage or not a drinker, the event is plenty of fun anyway with games, music and street artists.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]