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 Lucarello 2021 Borgo Salcetino

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Caparsino 2019 Caparsa

Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 Caparsa

Chianti Classico DOCG 2023 Rocca di Montegrossi

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2019 Tenuta Casenuove

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Doccio a Matteo 2018 Caparsa

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2022 Riecine

Chianti Classico DOCG Clemente VII 2022 Castelli del Grevepesa

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Tenuta Perano Rialzi 2021 Frescobaldi

Chianti Classico DOCG Tenuta di Nozzole 2022 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari

Chianti Classico DOCG 2024 Brancaia

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione San Lorenzo 2020 Castello di Ama

Chianti Rufina DOCG Riserva del Don 2021 Colognole

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Vigna Barbischio 2022 Maurizio Alongi

Chianti Classico DOCG 2023 Tenuta di Carleone

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Collezione Privata 2022 Frescobaldi

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Villa Antinori 2023 Marchesi Antinori

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Colledilà 2020 Ricasoli 1141

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