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Tuscany 101

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The ultimate Tuscan wine course

From Sangiovese to Super Tuscan, decode the flavors, regions, and rules that put Tuscany at the heart of Italian wine.

  • 8 chapters
  • 11 videos
  • 3h
  • certificate
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Introduction

Master the wines of Tuscany

Sangiovese-led Chianti, the Super Tuscan revolt, Brunello, Bolgheri, and the ancient sweet wines. Tuscany packs more story per bottle than almost anywhere else. We'll get you fluent in all of it, from the food-friendly to the cellar-worthy.

Curriculum

What you'll learn

  1. Chapter 1

    History

    From the Etruscans through the Renaissance to today, the long arc that made Tuscany matter on the world wine map.

  2. Chapter 2

    Grapes

    Sangiovese is the spine of Chianti, Brunello, and Vino Nobile. Plus the supporting cast that rounds out Tuscan reds and whites.

  3. Chapter 3

    Terroir

    Decode Tuscan terroir, from climate to soil, why each sip tastes the way it does.

  4. Chapter 4

    Regions

    From Chianti Classico to Bolgheri, the sub-regions that define Tuscany and what each one pours.

  5. Chapter 5

    Labels

    How to read a Tuscan wine label: DOCG, classico, riserva, and the producer names that signal quality.

  6. Chapter 6

    Buying

    How to spot value, avoid the tourist-trap bottles, and buy Tuscan wine with confidence at any price point.

  7. Chapter 7

    Tasting

    How to taste Tuscan reds with intent: swirl, sniff, and read the details that separate one bottle from the next.

  8. Chapter 8

    Certification exam

    Ace the 50-question quiz finale and score your Certified Master of Tuscan Wine diploma.

Inside the course

Tuscany, beyond Chianti

The basics

What makes Tuscany unique

Tuscany is a study in contrasts, Sangiovese-dominated reds in Chianti Classico, international varieties in Bolgheri, and ancient sweet wines like Vin Santo. We'll trace the history from the Etruscans to today's Super Tuscan revolution and unpack why Tuscan terroir is so distinctive.

Goals

Taste like a pro, with a pro

Identify quality and age-worthiness in Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Learn how Sangiovese expresses itself differently across Tuscan microclimates, and why that matters when you're standing in front of a wine list or shop shelf.

Companion

Tuscany Wine Region Guide

Tuscany 101 pairs with the Tuscany Wine Region Guide, the online knowledge base for everything Tuscan wine. Use the course to learn the framework; use the guide to look up specific producers, vintages, and sub-regions whenever you need them.

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Course wines

Get to know Tuscany's wines

Wines aren't included with the course, but tasting along is encouraged. Here's the lineup we'll explore.
  • Sangiovese

    Sangiovese

    Tuscany's signature red. The spine of Chianti, Brunello, and Vino Nobile.

  • Super Tuscan

    Super Tuscan

    Tuscany's renegade reds that broke the rules and won the world's palate.

  • Vernaccia

    Vernaccia

    The white grape behind Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Tuscany's quiet star.

  • Vin Santo

    Vin Santo

    Tuscany's ultimate sweet finale, the dessert wine you can't ignore.

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Taught by world-class wine educators

Sangiovese rewards close attention. You'll learn from a James Beard award-winning author of the bestselling Wine Folly book and one of the world's most credentialed wine educators. Over 20,000 students taught.
Christine Marsiglio

Christine Marsiglio

Director of Education

Christine leads the tasting modules, drawing on years of fieldwork across Chianti Classico, Brunello, and the Bolgheri coast.

Director of Education and one of only 35 Bollinger award-winning Masters of Wine worldwide.

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Christine is our Director of Education and one of only 35 Bollinger award-winning Masters of Wine worldwide.

Before Wine Folly, she taught the WSET Diploma in London and contributed to the latest global Diploma materials. She also led tastings at Decanter, running panels and organizing the Decanter World Wine Awards.

She's the rare expert who can teach at the Master of Wine level and still meet a beginner where they are.
Madeline Puckette

Madeline Puckette

Wine Folly Founder

Madeline frames the regional story, how Tuscany became the spiritual home of Italian wine and why Sangiovese is only the beginning.

Wine Folly co-founder, James Beard Award winner, and New York Times bestselling author.

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Madeline co-founded Wine Folly in 2011 and turned it into the world's go-to wine cheat sheet.

She's a James Beard Award winner, a New York Times bestselling author, and was named both Wine Blogger of the Year and Wine Communicator of the Year by the International Wine & Spirits Competition.

Her articles, infographics, and videos are what made wine knowledge feel approachable to a generation of drinkers.

student reviews

What students are saying

“This is my third course with Wine Folly. Tuscany boasts some of my favorites wines and I wanted to learn more about the region - and I did just that! A very approachable and informative course, highly recommend.”

Jiana A.

“This course was my 1st. I had a wonderful time learning & going through the course & even the quizzes & exam! Thank you for having this available! I’m going to continue the wine education with you! ♥️”

Teresa R.

“Tenemos un curso fácil de aprender, tanto para aficionados, como para nosotros los Sommelier, con información complementaria que me ayudo a mejorar mis conocimientos, seguiré con otro curso de ellos”

Edgar D.

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