Le Grance is an excellent white wine from the estates of Caparzo situated in the hills of Montalcino. Le Grance means ‘fortified farmhouses”. Farmhouses in Siena used to be called thus and Signora Angelini decided to name this white wine after them.

Le Grance is made mainly using Chardonnay (upto 75%), and small amounts of Sauvignon Blanc and even some Traminer. The Gewurtztraminer grapes are added to improve the aroma of the Le Grance. This wine is fermented in oak barrels.

Le Grance has a lovely yellow colour. The bouquet is that of dried fruits with a hint of spice. It has DOC appellation. It can be accompanied by seafood, meats and even soups and vegetable dishes.

Tuscany is well known for its reds and unfortunately the white wines except perhaps for Vernaccia di San Gimignano, which is renowned, other white wines get left behind. So raise a toast to Le Grance a lesser known but very delicious white wine from Tuscany.

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