Tuscany's Napa

Bolgheri has become a world-class wine region by challenging conventions and adopting international grapes
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Tenuta Argentiera is among the largest estates in Bolgheri, making fresh, ageworthy reds from international varieties led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. (Sara Matthews)
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This year, Sassicaia celebrates its 50th anniversary. From this one Tuscan wine, which inspired so many others, Bolgheri has grown and evolved from a rugged, beautiful and isolated landscape to one of Tuscany's most important wine regions. Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson explains.

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