Most winelovers are probably far more familiar with the word Supertuscan than the region where these modern classics are produced, the Maremma region of Tuscany.

The fame of the excellent wines that began as Italian home-grown versions of Bordeaux has spread throughout the world of wine connoisseurs, but until recently the region itself was ignored by most visitors to Tuscany. Now though, more and more oenophiles are diverting to come to the pretty hills by the Mediterranean to discover the Maremma's secrets for themselves.

There were vineyards in the hills, but Maremma only really became famous in the modern era since the first production of Sassicaia in the 1970's. Since then, and particularly in the past 10-15 years, the region has begun to explode. In the past five years the amount of land planted to vines has multiplied by 5 times, and local expert consultant Carlo Ferrini claims there may be up to 150 new wines launched in the next year!

What this means, of course, is that the Maremma has become both one of the most exciting wine regions of the world. This coastal stretch known as the Maremma includes the handsome, historic town of Massa Marittima, perched among rolling, mineral-rich hillsides on which grapes are grown for the Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC.

Wine Regions Represented by MDM

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