Learn about Wine: Chianti Classico | Tuscany | Italy

Chianti Classico is the historic heart of Chianti, a prestigious Tuscan DOCG spanning around 7,000 hectares between Florence and Siena. Vineyards rise from 150 to 500 metres into the Apennine foothills, producing two distinct styles of chianti wine: richer, fuller wines from sandy, alluvial soils at lower altitudes, and finer, more elegant expressions from higher vineyards rich in limestone and galestro.

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The origins of Chianti date back to the Middle Ages, but Chianti Classico was formally defined in 1716 when Grand Duke Cosimo III identified key villages including Radda, Greve, Gaiole and Castellina. Today, Chianti Classico DOCG regulations require a minimum of 80% Sangiovese, with no white grapes permitted.

The wines are released no earlier than October following harvest, while Chianti Classico Riserva must age for at least 24 months, reflecting the quality and longevity that define top Chianti wine.