Tuscany in Transition

Tuscan vintners invest in the future of their vineyards with regenerative farming strategies

Wine Spectator senior editor Bruce Sanderson
Innovations in vine training and grape cloning are just some of the steps Tuscan vintners are taking toward a more sustainable future for their wines, writes senior editor Bruce Sanderson. (Rick Wenner)

On his most recent visit to Tuscany, Bruce Sanderson spoke with top producers such as Argiano, Valdicava and Banfi in Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano to learn more about the innovative farming techniques they employ to combat climate change in the region. Find out what steps these estates are taking toward a more sustainable future for Tuscan wines.

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