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Valdichiana Toscana DOC
Historically the Bianco Vergine Valdichiana, a light Trebbiano-based white from the flat farmland famous for Chianina beef, made without skin contact (hence 'vergine'). Expect lemon, green apple, a bitter-almond finish, low alcohol and brisk acidity: a simple, cheap, food-friendly white. The 2011 rewrite added reds, rosé and sparkling, but the whites still dominate what little is bottled. It's a pleasant footnote rather than a destination.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renzo Masi (Fattoria di Basciano) | Valdichiana Toscana Bianco Vergine The most-seen version in the US; Trebbiano with Chardonnay, lemon, apple, almond, crisp and light. | $10 to $14 | Wine-Searcher |
| Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano | Valdichiana Toscana Bianco Vergine Co-op bottling; clean, neutral, citrusy, a wine for fried fish and not much thinking. | $9 to $13 | Wine-Searcher |
| Collezione di Paolo | Valdichiana Toscana Bianco Vergine Negociant label that has appeared at US discounters; same fresh, simple Trebbiano profile. | $10 to $14 | Wine-Searcher |