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CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG

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6,576 ha / 16,240 acres

2,844,000 cases bottled annually

Minimum 80% Sangiovese, Maximum 20% Other Red Grapes, No White Grapes Allowed

12.0% ; 12.5% for Riserva

7.5 Tons per Hectare

About 1 year; Riserva minimum 24 months; Gran Selezione minimum 30 months

Primarily Galestro, a stony, bluish-gray chalky marlstone consisting of fragmented rock and friable shale and Alberese, a weathered sandstone consisting of schist and limestone.

CHIANTI DOCG

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15,500 ha / 38,300 acres

8,750,000 cases bottled annually

Minimum 70% Sangiovese, Maximum 30% Other Red Grapes, (Maximum 15% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon), Maximum 10% White Grapes

11.50%

11 Tons per Hectare

About 4 months

Chianti has some of the most varied soils in the world.

Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, officially

delimited the Chianti production zone of

Chianti wine.

Creation of the Consortium for the

Protection of Chianti wine and its mark

of origin; the trademark chosen is the

Black Rooster.

The adjective “Classico” is added by

ministerial decree to distinguish the original

Chianti from the wine made outside the

territory delimited in 1716.

Chianti Classico obtains DOCG status

(Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination

of Origin), the highest recognition for

premium Italian Wines.

Chianti Classico becomes an

independent DOCG.

A change to an Italian law bans the

production of Chianti wine in Chianti

Classico production zone.

The assembly of the Consorzio Vino

Chianti Classico members approves a

set of changes to production regulations

leading to an authentic revamping of the

denomination. Gran Selezione is born.

Gran Selezione introduced as premium tier

within Chianti Classico DOCG appellation.

The brilliant and long-lived red wines known throughout the world as Chianti

have helped to build Tuscany into one of the most important wine regions on

the planet. But amazingly, after 300 years of history, Chianti still holds a world of

discovery for wine drinkers because Chianti is not just one wine. This booklet is

an introduction to 9 Chianti wines everyone should know.

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CHIANTI

LLS CHIANTI CLASSICO & CHIANTI PRODUCERS

Castello di Bossi

Castello di Bossi

Castellare

Castellare

Poggio Scalette

Valdipiatta

San Quirico

Palladio

Varietal Composition / AgingTasting NotesBottleAppellationProducer Pair With

Chianti Classico DOCG

Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG

“Berardo”

Chianti Classico DOCG

Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG

“Il Poggiale”

Chianti Classico DOCG

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG

Chianti DOCG

Deep, ruby red with aromas of ripe cherries and red plums, notes of toasted vanilla beans and purple flowers. Superbly structured character with bright acidity and a pleasantly savory finish.

Luminous ruby red with aromas of dark cherries, plums, sweet spice, violets, vanilla and hints of dark chocolate and menthol. Full-bodied but smooth with a sweet, silky finish.

A bright ruby red with aromas of tart red cherries, tobacco, sunbaked earth, and a hint of cedar spice. A firm structure and refreshing acidity make it a very versatile food wine.

Ruby red color with aromas of cherries, red plums, and currants are layered over notes of earth, rose petals, and leather. Full-bodied showing excellent structure with firm, integrated tannins and plenty of spice on the long finish.

Ruby red with a lively bouquet of red fruits and blackberries complement undertones of ripe cherries and pomegranate seeds. Fresh and fruit-forward with silky tannins that evolve throughout the finish.

Radiant ruby red with lively aromas of cherries and raspberries complement undertones of cloves and grains of paradise. Full-bodied richness, well-integrated tannins, balanced fresh acidity, and a long luxurious finish.

Intense ruby red in color, this Chianti exhibits notes of fresh cherries, tobacco, and violets. On the palate, it is generously well-rounded with lively acidity and firm tannins.

This bright ruby red, offering inviting aromas of black cherries, blueberries and elderberries, with undertones of tobacco and cracked black pepper. On the palate, this Chianti is fresh and easygoing, with soft tannins, re-freshing acidity and a persistent finish.

100% Sangiovese. Aged in oak for 12–18 months.

100% Sangiovese. Aged in oak for 12–18 months.

95% Sangioveto and 5% Canaiolo. Aged in oak for 12 months.

90% Sangioveto, 5% Canaiolo, and 5% Ciliegiolo. Aged in oak for 18 months.

100% Sangiovese di Lamole. Aged in cement vats for 10 months.

95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo Nero. Aged in oak for 6 months.

100% Sangiovese. Aged in cement vats.

90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Syrah. Aged in stainless steel tanks and French oak casks for 12 months.

Cured meats and medium to hard cheeses. Both simple pasta such as with tomato and basil or pasta with a meat based ragu.

Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a Florence style porterhouse steak, or game such as stewed rabbit, venison, or wild boar.

Chicken liver mousse crostini and Tuscan inspired pasta dishes.

Hard cheeses and a Tuscan style roast of pork tenderloin.

Rosemary roasted lamb, tomato based sauces, and hearty chicken stews.

Pasta dishes with traditional meat sauce, medium aged cheeses, hearty soups, and grilled red meats.

Pecorino Toscano, a hard sheeps milk cheese, simple grilled meats and stews, and rustic pasta dishes.

Beef ravioli, barbecued meats, pasta e fagiole or minestrone soup.

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PRODUCER: Castello di Bossi

DENOMINATION:

Chianti Classico DOCG

COMMUNE:

Castelnuovo Berardenga

WINES: Chianti Classico

& Chianti Classico Riserva

“Berardo”

“Our “minestrone” soil is a paradise for Sangiovese!”Marco Bacci – Owner / Winemaker

MARCH 1

Chianti, Chianti Colli Aretini, Chianti

Colli Senesi, Chianti Colline Pisane,

Chianti Montalbano

RELEASE DATES

PRODUCER: Castallare

DENOMINATION:

Chianti Classico DOCG

COMMUNE:

Castellina in Chianti

WINES: Chianti Classico &

“Il Poggiale” Chianti Classico

Riserva

“The most important thing we can do is focus on the subzones of Chianti Classico, the beauty is in the difference!”Allesandro Cellai – Winemaker

PRODUCER: Poggio Scalette

DENOMINATION:

Chianti Classico DOCG

COMMUNE: Greve in Chianti

WINE: Chianti Classico

“This area has been divinely blessed. We are at the right altitude with cooler temperatures which results in elegant wines without too much alcohol. There is low humidity and lots of ventilation, it’s a very healthy environment both for the vines and for us!”Jurij Fiore – Owner / Winemaker

9 CHIANTISPISA

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CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCGThe appellation corresponding to the

historical center of the Tuscan region that

stretches from Florence in the North to

Sienna in the South. Chianti wines have been

produced here for hundreds of years.

CHIANTI DOCGThe appellation that covers the entire Chianti

region in central Tuscany, including Chianti

Classico DOCG as well as the expanded

vineyard area that was planted beyond the

borders of the classico zone in the 20th

century.

MONTALBANOSituated on the lime-rich hills west of

Florence, these wines are light and fruit-

driven with well-balanced acidity.

RUFINAPerhaps the best known of the seven

subzones with a continental climate and high

altitude. Rufina wines are well-structured

and, at their best, rival the top wines from

Chianti’s Classico zone.

COLLI FIORENTINILiterally the “hills of Florence,” this zone

produces round, fresh, and somewhat

fruit-driven Chianti that is easy to drink.

MONTESPERTOLIThe smallest subzone within the Chianti

DOCG, which produces a particularly ripe

Sangiovese for balanced, lush wines.

COLLINE PISANENearly in the shadow of Pisa’s leaning tower,

and situated upon hills that are lower and

closer to the sea, Colline Pisane wines are

delicate and dry, with a fruity aroma when

young.

COLLI ARETINISourced from vineyards near the medieval

city of Arezzo, Colli Aretini wines are

quintessential food wines—bright and

charming with zesty acidity.

COLLI SENESIWines from the hills encircling the once

powerful city of Siena that reflect their

southern location in the Chianti zone with

ripeness, structure, and silky tannins.

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PRODUCER: Valdipiatta

DENOMINATION: Chianti Colli

Senesi DOCG

WINE: Chianti Colli Senesi

“These characteristics of Prugnolo Gentile (the local name for Sangiovese) have adapted over the centuries to the terroir of Montepulciano. All this helps give structure, elegance, finesse and aromatic complexity to Prugnolo Gentile.”Miriam Caporali – Owner

PRODUCER: San Quirico

DENOMINATION: Chianti Colli

Senesi DOCG

WINE: Chianti Colli Senesi

“We have soils consisting of mainly sandy loam with evident presence of marine fossils. Our microclimate is tempered with winter and summer seasonal temperature changes, ideal for organic cultivation due to the absence of fogs.”

Isabella Vecchione – Owner

PRODUCER: Palladio

DENOMINATION: Chianti DOCG

WINE: ChiantiSince it was founded in 1992, Palladio wines have received numerous accolades as Best Buys from food and wine journalists. World-renowned oenologist Alberto Antonini’s involvement and direction serves as a guarantee that this wine is produced to be the true expression of this historical appellation.

SIENA

Montalcino

Poggibonsi

RufinaVinci

MonsummanoTerme

BarberinoVal d’ElsaTerricciola

Montespertoli

Tavarnelle Val di Pesa

San CascianoVal di Pesa

Montelpulciano

Chianciano

FIRENZE

PISTOIA

AREZZO

GREVE IN CHIANTI

Expressive red berried fruit known for its

elegance, perfume and finesse.

CASTELLINA IN CHIANTI

Robust wines with bright red berry fruits

and a stony quality.

RADDA IN CHIANTI

Perfumed wines with finesse.

GAIOLE IN CHIANTI

Elegant and bold wines with silky tannins.

CASTELNUOVO BERARDENGA

Powerful, rich and more structured wines.

PANZANO IN CHIANTI

Concentrated, long-lived Sangiovese

wines with refined structure and tannin.

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Provincia di Siena

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