Special Report: The Best of Italy: Tuscany Strikes Twice

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for the Oct. 31, 2008 issue

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The 2006 and 2007 vintages offer a bounty of exciting wines

James Suckling
Issue: October 31, 2008

Great vintages seldom come in pairs in Tuscany. The closest example in recent memory occurred a decade ago, in 1997 and 1998. The earlier year still stands as the benchmark harvest for the region, but while the younger was excellent in Bolgheri and Brunello di Montalcino, it fell short of greatness in Chianti.