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2 pin-worthy · 1 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Cortona.

01 · ICONIC

Tenimenti d’Alessandro

Cited by Falstaff · Wine Advocate

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Baracchi

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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The Cortona reading

Cortona's reds run lean and mineral-driven, built on Sangiovese that speaks more to slate and iron than ripeness.

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Region DNA

The character of Cortona

Based on 91 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Consistent

Tight, signature style across producers

Cortona
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
4
80–89 Great
11
70–79 Good
0
<70 Other
0

Based on 15 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitOakBlack fruitTree fruitEarth

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Tuscan Red
79
Central Italy White
17
Central Italy Rosé
8
Italian Sparkling
6
Italian Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano
3
Italian Chianti
2
Italian Red
2
Italian Tuscany Vin Santo Dessert
1

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Shiraz/Syrah56Sangiovese33Cabernet Sauvignon12Merlot11Trebbiano11Viognier7Chardonnay7Vermentino5Pinot Nero5Malvasia4

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Cortona

Tenimenti d’Alessandro

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About Cortona

Cortona is a wine region in Italy, home to 24 producers tracked on Femente, 4 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Shiraz/Syrah, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Tuscan Red and Central Italy White wines with notes of Red fruit, Oak, and Black fruit.

Cortona — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Cortona?
The most planted varieties in Cortona are Shiraz/Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Cortona known for?
Cortona is known for Tuscan Red, Central Italy White, and Central Italy Rosé wines and flavors of Red fruit, Oak, and Black fruit.
How many wineries are in Cortona?
Femente tracks 24 producers in Cortona, of which 4 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Cortona?
Cortona is a wine region in Italy.

Cortona

Cortona's reds run lean and mineral-driven, built on Sangiovese that speaks more to slate and iron than ripeness. Houses here chase precision over extraction, letting the Valdichiana's cool nights cut through the fruit.

Producers in Cortona

Restaurants in Cortona

Restaurants in Cortona