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Chianti Classico wines are characterised in their youth by their predominantly floral and cinnamon spicy bouquet. As the wine ages, aromas of tobacco and leather can emerge. Chiantis tend to have medium-high acidity and medium tannins. Basic level Chianti is often characterised by its juicy fruit notes of cherry, plum and raspberry and can ...
The Superiore is a stronger aged wine, and was promoted to Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG) status in 2001. The blend of grapes used to produce the wine primarily includes Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara. Up to 15% of the blend is allowed to include Rossignola, Barbera, Sangiovese, or Garganega, in any combination. [2]
Ruffino is a wine producer based in the Tuscany region of Italy. [1] Founded in 1877, the winery was purchased by the Brescian Folonari family in 1913. [2] In 1999 the Folonari business was split, with the brothers Paolo and Marco retaining the Ruffino name for their operation.
Antinori nel Chianti Classico is a more than 600-year-old wine producer. Today, it’s a major destination in Tuscany, as much for its legacy as its mesmerizing edifice designed by Marco Casamonti ...
The Chianti Wine Consortium is a self-governing association of winegrowers operating in Tuscany, Italy. It was founded in Florence in 1927 with the aim of ensure the quality and authenticity of Chianti wines , which have a long-standing tradition and recognition both in Italy and abroad. [ 2 ]
Chianti Classico became a separate DOCG in 1996. Chianti Classico was originally established as a sub-region of the Chianti DOC in 1967, which became a DOCG in 1984. Chianti Classico DOCG has different regulations from Chianti DOCG, the percentage of Sangiovese used in Chianti Classico DOCG is at least 80% compared to 70% to 75% that of Chianti ...