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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