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 DOCG 2021 Volpaia

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Castello Fonterutoli 2019 Marchesi Mazzei

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Riserva Ducale 2020 Ruffino

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Riserva Ducale Oro 2019 Ruffino

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Berardenga 2020 Fèlsina

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Castelgreve 2019 Castelli del Grevepesa

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Il Grigio 2020 San Felice

Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 Casalino

Chianti Classico DOCG Ama 2021 Castello di Ama

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2019 Badia a Coltibuono

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Lucarello 2019 Borgo Salcetino

Chianti Classico DOCG 2021 Castello Monsanto

Chianti Classico DOCG Castelgreve 2021 Castelli del Grevepesa

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2019 Capannelle

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Badia a Passignano 2020 Marchesi Antinori

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Ser Lapo 2020 Marchesi Mazzei

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Tenuta di Nozzole La Forra 2020 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari

Chianti Classico DOCG La Ghirlanda 2021 Bindi Sergardi