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The Province of Pisa is linked with viticulture from an ancient past. Etruscans, who lived in this area between the IX and I centuries BC, played a fundamental role in this topic. They were used to producing and drinking quality wine. They used to grow vines through the “alberata” technique, using other plants as support. Today this growing technique has been abandoned in favour of more contemporary ones, which increase the grape’s quality.
The characteristics of refinement of Tuscan wine come largely from the dominating vines of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Trebbiano. During the 1933 II Congress Barmans, the Maitres d’Hotel and Chefs of cuisine complained about the lack of publications about enhancing Italian wines. They, therefore, aimed to promulgate better knowledge of Tuscan wines.
Thus it was the Barone Ricasoli winery that took on the burden of carrying out such an initiative. Soon after, the following articles were published: “The wines and hotels” by Arturo Marescalchi, “The characters of a genuine wine” by Giuseppe De Astis, “Where are the best Italian wines” by Giovanni Dal Masso.
Also, in 1935, the Provincial Consortium for the viticulture of Pisa initiatives were implemented, as defined by the press of the time, “for the culture of the vine in the educational, moral and commercial fields, through courses to educate workers specialized in winemaking practices, especially in grafting; study of the American vines that are best suited to the various soils of the Province for viticultural reconstitution “.
The geographical area of the Terre di Pisa DOC includes the hilly and flat area of the municipalities of Faglia, Crespina, Lari, Chianni, Capannoni, Palaia, Pecdcioli, Terricciola, Cascina Terme, Ponsacco, Pontedera, Montipoli VA, San Miniato, Orciano Pisano, Lorenzana and Santa Luce, in the province of Pisa.
The foothills near Pisa are the perfect environment to produce wine as the soils, which are rich in limestone and clay, give the wines a distinct acidity. Terre di Pisa DOC is a land full of biodiversity where woods alternate with vineyards and nature finds its own balance.
The main grape is Sangiovese, however, there are also international varieties that are grown in Tuscany such as Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
There are two types of wine for the Terre di Pisa DOC:
The wines of the Terre di Pisa DOC show characteristics of great balance both from a visual, olfactory and gustatory point of view. The wines with ageing and refinement are enriched with more intense and consistent aromas and flavours.
The potential of the territory and the environment from which the grapes are derived are further enhanced.
These DOC wines pair well with appetizers based on cured meats and croutons, savory first courses, legume soups, roasted or grilled red meats and aged cheeses.
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