Chianti and Chianti Classico

Although they have the name in common, Chianti and Chianti Classico are born in very different territories for pedoclimatic characteristics. Both derive from the famous blend created by Baron Bettino Ricasoli in his Brolio estate in the second half of the 19th century , however the disciplinary of the two denominations has undergone several changes, while still recognizing a predominant role in Sangiovese which today is allowed to vinify also in purity.

Chianti, whose production area coincides with that of central Tuscany , is divided in turn into the sub-areas Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Colline Pisane, Montalbano, Montespertoli and Rùfina . The latter, which is the small of the seven, is considered the most homogeneous sub -area and one of the most suitable for the cultivation of Sangiovese, thanks to the characteristics of its pre-Montan area.

The Chianti Classico, farmer distinguished by the unmistakable mark of the Gallo Nero, comes instead from the historical production area , between Siena and Florence, also characterized by a mosaic of territories each with its own soil and mesoclimate. Despite the differences, the whole area in recent years has reached one of the highest quality levels of national enology , as evidenced by the impressive number of awards that the labels of this area have received. The Gambero Rosso, in the 2018 edition of the "Vini d'Italia" guide, awarded the prestigious recognition of the Three Glasses to 21 Chianti Classico , including those of Badia a Coltibuono, Borgo Salcetino, Albola Castle, Monsanto Castle, the "Brolio Bettino" by Barone Ricasoli, the "Casavecchia alla Piazza" in Buondonno; the Val delle Corti Reserve and Dievole's "Novecento"; the Gran Selection "Riserva di Fizzano" of Rocca delle Macìe, the Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo di Fontodi.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigneto Il Poggio 2020 Castello Monsanto

Chianti Classico DOCG Casanova 2021 Dievole

Chianti Rufina DOCG Collezione 2021 Colognole

Chianti Rufina DOCG Governo 2023 Villa Travignoli

Chianti Rufina DOCG Riserva Vigna Montesodi Castello Nipozzano 2022 Frescobaldi

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Lapina 2021 Vallepicciola

Chianti Classico DOCG 2023 Poggerino

Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 Bibbiano

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Cornia 2020 Colombaio di Cencio

Chianti DOCG The Boss 2023 Tamburini

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG San Lorenzo 2021 Castello di Ama

Chianti Classico DOCG Storia di Famiglia 2023 Cecchi

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Lareale 2021 Lamole di Lamole

Chianti Classico DOCG Maggiolo 2023 Lamole di Lamole

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Tenuta Perano Rialzi 2021 Frescobaldi

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Ducale 2021 Ruffino

Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 Carpineto

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 Banfi