Chianti Classico

The Chianti Classico production area is the first in the world to be defined by law, with a proclamation of 1716 by the Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo III. The proclamation specified, among other things, the boundaries of the areas within which Chianti wines could be produced.

It was then Baron Bettino Ricasoli, between 1834 and 1837, who divulged the composition he considered most suitable for obtaining a pleasant, sparkling, ready-to-drink red wine and which would later become the basis of the official composition of Chianti wine. However, the specification of the denomination has undergone several changes, while still recognising a predominant role for Sangiovese grape.

Chianti Classico, distinguished by the unmistakable Black Rooster mark, comes from the historic production area between Siena and Florence, characterised by a mosaic of territories each with its own soil and mesoclimate. It is made from Sangiovese grapes, at least 80%, and a possible blend with other red grapes authorised in the Tuscan region, such as the indigenous Canaiolo and Colorino.

Sangiovese is a grape that is very sensitive to external factors, capable of modifying its aromas depending on the soil in which it is grown. Chianti Classico has a floral bouquet of violets, with aromas of wild berries. It is a well-structured red wine, with beautiful tannic texture and balanced freshness.

The types covered by the designation are Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva and Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. Ageing is limited to one year for the vintage, 24 months for the Riserva and 30 months for the Gran Selezione.

Despite the differences, the entire area has in recent years achieved one of the highest levels of quality in national oenology, as witnessed by the impressive number of awards that wines from this area have received.

You just have to discover one of the oldest appellations in Italy and one of the first expressions of Sangiovese, with this selection of the best Chianti Classico wines, today on sale!

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Poggio Rosso 2017 San Felice

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Don Tommaso 2019 Principe Corsini

Chianti Classico DOCG 2021 Carpineto

Chianti Classico DOCG Le Corti 2021 Principe Corsini

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020 Brancaia

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2018 Capannelle

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Massi del Colombaio 2019 Colombaio di Cencio

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2018 Tenuta Casenuove

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2020 Castello Monsanto

Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 Castello di Albola

Chianti Classico DOCG Monticello 2021 Colombaio di Cencio

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020 Volpaia

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Ceniprimo 2020 Ricasoli 1141

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Clemente VII 2019 Castelli del Grevepesa

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Cultus Boni 2018 Badia a Coltibuono

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Lareale 2019 Lamole di Lamole

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Colledilà 2020 Ricasoli 1141

Chianti Classico DOCG Famiglia Zingarelli 2022 Rocca delle Macie