At the southern end of the Chianti Classico district are the vineyards of Barone Ricasoli. Now managed by the steady hand of Francesco Ricasoli, these ancient vineyards and the family that has managed ...

From weeknight to cellar, Chianti Classico overdelivers right now. Chianti Classico — a region, not a quality designation, lodged between Florence and Sienna in the heart of Tuscany — is Italy’s most ...

These longer-aged wines were once notable for being too oaky and powerful. Now, producers are letting the gorgeous purity of the sangiovese grape shine through. By Eric Asimov I could not have ...

Understanding how a wine region evolves—vintage after vintage—is never simple. Grapes reflect not only weather, but also farming shifts, winemaking choices, and cultural change. For a grape like ...

What is Chianti? An inexpensive red wine in a straw-covered bottle, sort of sharp, sort of thin, and not very interesting? Or is it one of the historic wines of Italy, which is now seeing a ...

TheChianti Classico Consortium is thrilled to announce its return to New York City with a landmark tasting event celebrating ...

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Chianti Classico — a region, not a quality designation, lodged between Florence and Siena in the heart of Tuscany — is Italy’s most famous source for Sangiovese-based reds. For many people it’s also ...