Chianti Classico Diaries

The first delineation of Chianti came about in 1716 and it described the areas surrounding Gaiole, Castellina and Radda, making Chianti one of the first appellations of the world. In 1932 the area was further divided into seven sub-areas, and one of these areas is what we know today as Chianti Classico.The current Chianti Classico delimitation includes nine different comunes in central Tuscany: Radda in Chianti, Barberino Val d’Elsa, Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Gaiole in Chianti, Greve in Chianti (Panzano), Tavernelle Val di Pesa, Poggibonsi, and San Casciano Val di Pesa. Today, the spectacular Chianti Classico DOCG appellation produces some of the finest wines in Italy and the world. But the hilly, undulating region is vast and this means tremendous geological and climatic variations from one comune to another. These variations result in wines of diverse character.In a world where appellations can be as specific as vineyards (think Burgundy) it is hardly surprising that producers in Chianti Classico are discussing further delimitations. This series covers each comune showing the towns and visiting 20+ different estates. It includes interviews with owners, enologists and members of the Chianti Classico Consorzio. It looks at their wines, their comunes, the history and the future of Chianti Classico.

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Chianti Classico Diaries: Barberino Val d'Elsa

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Ask any wine drinker on the planet, and chances are they’ll have heard of “Chianti”. Yet even 80 years since the top area was set aside as “Chianti Classico”, surprisingly few appreciate the vast difference in quality between Chianti Classico and other subregions in Chianti. What sets the black rooster

Top 10 of 2013 – #10 – Chianti Classico Diaries – Trailer

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be counting down the top 10 Videos of 2013 on JamesSuckling.com. This ranking is based on number of views I hope you enjoy the series. Starting with number 10, we have the trailer for our “Chianti Classico Diaries” series. Today, the spectacular Chianti Classico