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 ...
Everyone knows that Chianti Classico is one of the world’s most famous wines; its history dating back to the early 1700s accounts for much of its fascination and appeal. There have been countless ...
A new Italy rail tour by SmoothRed links Piedmont and Tuscany with wine tastings, gourmet meals, and scenic stops for a ...
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 ...
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 ...
Jessica Dupuy is a Texas-based writer, educator, and consultant with a focus on wine, spirits, food, and travel. Her work has been featured in a variety of esteemed publications, including Decanter, ...
Wines from Chianti Classico are often suggested in this column for sincere reasons. These red wines, based on sangiovese, consistently impress and continue to be some of the finest value wines ...
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Chianti Classico grows up

Tuscany’s wine heartland is going back to its roots, and scaling new heights. A shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times. Lamole, the now-desirable highest commune in ...
(Bloomberg) — Italy’s “wine map man” Alessandro Masnaghetti was speeding fast along narrow, winding roads in Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region, causing me, in the passenger seat, to clutch my door ...
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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 ...