Located in central Italy, Tuscany is quite hilly and it basks in the distinctive sunlight of a Mediterranean climate perfect for growing viticulture. Italy’s most popular grape variety, Sangiovese is grown throughout Tuscany. It is used in the single varietal wines of Brunello di Montalcino and is the dominant variety in Chianti. The boundary-pushing Super Tuscans often include non-indigenous varieties such as Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.