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 Colli Fiorentini DOCG Riserva Vigna di Lappeggi 2021 Malenchini

Chianti Classico DOCG Bastioni 2022 Collazzi

Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 Borgo Salcetino

Chianti DOCG 2021 Ormanni

Chianti DOCG 2022 Cantine Leonardo da Vinci

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2019 Villa a Sesta

Chianti Rùfina DOCG Riserva Vigneto Le Rogaie Terraelectae 2021 Colognole

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Borro del Diavolo 2021 Ormanni

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Tenuta Perano 2021 Frescobaldi

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 Castello di Albola

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Ceniprimo 2021 Ricasoli 1141

Chianti Classico DOCG Monticello 2022 Colombaio di Cencio

Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 Viticcio

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2020 Brancaia

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Zac 2020 Principe Corsini

Chianti Classico DOCG Filetta di Lamole 2021 Fontodi

Chianti Classico DOCG Le Corti 2023 Principe Corsini

Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 Castello di Bossi