{"id":99719,"date":"2026-03-22T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/toscana-igt-revolution-sparkling-wines-added-to-regulations-charmat-and-classic-method\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T00:45:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T22:45:58","slug":"toscana-igt-revolution-sparkling-wines-added-to-regulations-charmat-and-classic-method","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/en\/toscana-igt-revolution-sparkling-wines-added-to-regulations-charmat-and-classic-method\/","title":{"rendered":"Toscana IGT Revolution: Sparkling Wines Added to Regulations: Charmat and Classic Method"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h6>IN BREVE<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>The Masaf National Wine Committee has approved the introduction of sparkling wines into the Toscana IGT, both Charmat and Classic Method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The amendment provides for the exclusive use of the geographical name &#8216;Toscana&#8217;, removing &#8216;Toscano&#8217; to strengthen brand recognition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The news responds to modern consumption styles and offers development opportunities for Tuscan wineries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over the last five years, Toscana IGT wine production has reached 91 million bottles, with 69% destined for export.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Tuscany Wine Consortium now has over 1,700 operators, a significant increase compared to the 70 members in 2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\r\n<div class=\"align wp-block-bssb-social-share\" id=\"bssbSocialShare-1\" data-attributes=\"{&quot;socials&quot;:[{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;socialNetworks&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;facebook&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-facebook-f&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#1877f2&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}},{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;socialNetworks&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;linkedin&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-linkedin-in&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#0a66c2&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}},{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;mobileMessenger&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;whatsapp&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-whatsapp&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#25d366&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}],&quot;align&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;theme&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;background&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#0000&quot;},&quot;size&quot;:&quot;28px&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;14px&quot;,&quot;padding&quot;:&quot;10px&quot;,&quot;margin&quot;:&quot;10px&quot;,&quot;border&quot;:{&quot;radius&quot;:&quot;50%&quot;},&quot;shadow&quot;:[],&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;row&quot;}\">\r\n\t<div class=\"bssbStyle\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<ul class=\"bssbSocialShare\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-0\" data-social=\"facebook\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-1\" data-social=\"linkedin\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-linkedin-in\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-2\" data-social=\"whatsapp\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>National Wine Committee<\/strong> of <strong>Masaf<\/strong> has approved the <strong>amendments to the Toscana IGT production regulations<\/strong>, introducing the <strong>sparkling wine category for the first time, both Charmat and Classic Method<\/strong>. The green light came during the session on March 17 at the Ministry of Agriculture, completing a process that began with the <strong>approval of the Tuscany Region in December 2024<\/strong>. The text must now be reviewed by the European Commission. It is expected to come into force <strong>no earlier than the end of 2026<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the last five years, the <strong>average production of Toscana IGT wines<\/strong> has stood at around <strong>91 million bottles<\/strong>, with a <strong>value exceeding \u20ac458 million.<\/strong> 31% remains on the Italian market, while 69% is destined for export. Europe represents the main outlet with 46%, followed by the United States (33%) and Asia (6%). The Tuscany Wine Consortium now has 450 members, compared to about 70 in 2019. Considering also the winegrowers of the cooperatives, the total exceeds 1,700 operators.   <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-8f1a9c9f\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>TOSCANA IGT SPARKLING WINES, THE REGULATORY TURNING POINT<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main news concerns the introduction of sparkling wines within the Toscana IGT. <strong>Both Charmat and Classic method productions will be permitted<\/strong>, in white and ros\u00e9 versions. This is a significant expansion for a Geographical Indication that has so far focused on still and semi-sparkling wines. The inclusion of sparkling wines formalizes a practice already widespread among various regional producers.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNow everything is ready to face the <strong>final step, approval by the European Commission<\/strong>. The changes introduced respond to the evolution of consumption styles and market needs,\u201d says <strong>Cesare Cecchi<\/strong>, president of the Tuscany Wine Consortium. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe introduction of the sparkling wine category represents an important development opportunity for Tuscan wineries, as does the possibility of using only the geographical name <strong>\u2018Toscana IGT\u2019 on the label, eliminating \u2018Toscano\u2019 which no longer has a reason to be used<\/strong>, further strengthening the identity of the wine, which is consolidating as a true quality brand capable of enhancing the excellence of regional production.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-8f5e4266\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>SIMPLIFIED DENOMINATION: ONLY \u201cTOSCANA\u201d<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside sparkling wines, the regulations also introduce a change to the denomination: the term \u201cToscana\u201d will be used exclusively, eliminating \u201cToscano\u201d. A choice aimed at strengthening identity and recognition on the markets. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simplification also serves to protect the geographical name, already registered in Class 33, to counter improper use. Toscana IGT today includes <strong>white, ros\u00e9, and red wines, as well as semi-sparkling versions<\/strong>. Passito (from dried grapes) and late harvest types are also provided for.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-109ef0d7\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>A WIDER RANGE FOR TOSCANA IGT WINES<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the final approval of the amendments, the range will be enriched with sparkling wines, expanding production possibilities. \u201cThe introduction of the two types of sparkling wine,\u201d explains <strong>Stefano Campatelli<\/strong>, director of the Tuscany Wine Consortium, \u201cwas born from the <strong>request of many Tuscan producers<\/strong> who have been involved in this type of production for some time. It represents a <strong>concrete development opportunity for the sector<\/strong> which, while remaining anchored in tradition, is opening up to new perspectives in line with a market increasingly oriented towards quality and product diversification.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> \u201cThe <strong>amendment regarding the use of the geographical name Toscana only<\/strong>,\u201d he continues, \u201cwill also allow us to strengthen the work the Consortium is doing to <strong>ensure compliance with the Regulations<\/strong> and to oppose, also thanks to the registration of the name \u2018Toscana\u2019 in Class 33, the <strong>registration of trademarks that improperly refer to the Geographical Indication<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Wine Committee of Masaf has approved the amendments to the Toscana IGT production regulations, introducing the sparkling wine category for the first time, both Charmat and Classic Method. 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