Maremma Toscana DOC
Maremma Toscana DOC cover a range of red, white and rosato (rosé) wines produced in the Maremma, a large territory in western Tuscany, not far from the Tyrhennian Sea. There are numerous DOP wines from the Maremma (such as Sassicaia and Bolgheri) as well as several other IGT wines from this area, so this is a bit of a catch all designation not often seen today. Grapes used in these wines, include Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot for reds, while Vermentino and Sauvignon (Blanc) are the key whites.
Whites can be consumed from two to seven years after the vintage, and are best paired with shellfish; The reds vary from medium-bodied, for consumption between three to five years, to full-bodied wines that can age for decades. Pair these reds with game such as pig or wild boar, hearty pastas or aged cheeses.