Trebbiano Toscano

Trebbiano Toscano is one of the most well-known and widely planted members of the Trebbiano grape family, deeply rooted in the viticultural traditions of Tuscany. This white grape variety plays a key role in the region’s winemaking heritage and is especially prized for its use in producing Vin Santo, Tuscany’s iconic sweet, barrel-aged dessert wine.<
br> Though often considered a neutral grape on its own, Trebbiano Toscano brings structure, acidity, and freshness to a wide range of white wine blends, making it a dependable component across numerous Tuscan DOC and IGT wines. Its high yields and resistance to disease have made it a staple in the vineyards of central Italy for centuries.

The real magic of Trebbiano Toscano, however, is revealed in Vin Santo, where carefully selected grapes are dried on straw mats or hung in well-ventilated rooms before being slowly fermented and aged in small wooden barrels known as caratelli. In this context, Trebbiano Toscano contributes elegance, vibrant acidity, and aging potential, resulting in wines with notes of dried fruit, honey, almonds, and spice.

Outside of Vin Santo production, Trebbiano Toscano is often blended with other local varieties such as Malvasia Bianca, Verdicchio, or even Chardonnay, to create crisp, everyday white wines that are light, approachable, and food-friendly.

While it may not be the most aromatic of grapes, its versatility, productivity, and freshness ensure Trebbiano Toscano remains an essential grape in Tuscany and beyond. Whether in the sweet elegance of Vin Santo or a dry white table wine, it continues to reflect the simplicity and tradition of the Tuscan countryside.