10 Amazing Tuscan Wine Values at $35 or Less

For wine drinkers, Italy's Tuscany remains one of the most exciting regions to come back to time and again. In the minds of many, Tuscany's picturesque rolling hills are deeply linked to the image of Italian wine, and the region is the source of Bolgheri, Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico, some of the most celebrated wines in the world. The Toscana IGT designation, which spans the region, has also grown a global reputation with wines—like well-known super Tuscans—made from international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Yet, among all the acclaimed Tuscan wines, there are incredible values to be found.

Chianti Classico is one of the best places to seek high-quality value wines made from Tuscany's premier red grape, Sangiovese. This is not the first time a Villa a Sesta Chianti Classico has emerged in this category, and at 96 points and just $25, the winery's Chianti Classico Il Palei 2019 is a powerhouse value. Balanced and bright, this red bursts with the energy and finesse of a wine many times its price, and it offers a delicious way to indulge your palate without breaking the bank.

This lineup also includes the Tenuta Ambrogio & Giovanni Folonari Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Torcalvano 2019, a dark-fruited red with leather and iron notes. Read on to get our score and full tasting note for this Tuscan value wine and seven others!

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