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 Riserva Massi del Colombaio 2019 Colombaio di Cencio

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Poggio Rosso 2020 San Felice

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Castello di Brolio 2022 Ricasoli 1141

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2020 Querciabella

Chianti Classico DOCG 2023 Riecine

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 Banfi

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 Brancaia

Chianti Classico DOCG 2023 Tenuta di Carleone

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Montebuoni 2020 Castello di Ama

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Paronza 2021 Casale dello Sparviero

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Il Grigio 2021 San Felice

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 Riecine

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2020 Brancaia

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2017 Tenuta Carobbio

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Bugialla 2021 Poggerino

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2020 Badia a Coltibuono

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Valore di Famiglia 2021 Cecchi

Chianti Superiore DOCG 2024 Ruffino