Wineries to visit Chianti Classico
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(Chianti Classico)
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More information on Chianti Classico
The Chianti Classico area stretches for about 70.000 hectares between the provinces of Florence and Siena, known to have had a historical conflict in medieval times for the control over the area's smaller villages. This territory, characterized by green hills covered in vineyards and olive groves, fortresses and castles is the perfect location to plan your next wine tasting, winery tour or weekend getaway under the Tuscan sun.
The area of Chianti Classico is probably one of Italy's most popular locations for wine tourism and it offers an ample range of wine tastings, experiences and plenty of wineries to visit. Chianti Classico DOCG (controlled and guaranteed designation of origin) is an appellation reserved for wines produced in the oldest Chianti area with stricter regulations compared to Chianti DOCG. Chianti Classico must age for a minimum of 12 months and its blend must contain a minimum of 80% Sangiovese grapes. A Chianti Classico DOCG can always be easily recognized by a black rooster on the bottle's neck.
Which food to taste in Chianti Classico?
Chianti Classico's area is known worldwide for its excellent wines, which you'll have the chance to taste during the many wine tastings you'll take part in while visiting some of the beautiful wineries of the area, surrounded by green hills and cypresses. Nevertheless, the food in this area is no less delightful. During your time in Chianti Classico, we recommend trying: ribollita, lampredotto, peposo alla fiorentina, Finocchiona IGP.
Which wines to taste in Chianti Classico?
Throughout your winery visits and wine tastings in the Chianti Classico area, you will have the opportunity to taste various shades of the Sangiovese variety, the most popular in the area. Other local varieties that can be found are Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Fogliatonda, Malvasia Nera, Mammolo and Pugnitello, as well as some international varieties like Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
Which is the best season to visit Chianti Classico?
Any season is a good season to visit Chianti Classico's area and discover all the wonders this territory has to offer on top of wine tours, tastings and winery visits. Visiting during spring or autumn will allow you to avoid large crowds and enjoy a more pleasant climate, as summers in the area tend to be rather hot. From late spring to autumn, the villages in the area come alive with festivals and other events, where culture, good wine and good food play a key role.
What things to do in Chianti Classico?
Chianti Classico's area offers a multitude of options for wine tastings and winery visits to match your needs. During your wine tours, we recommend passing by these lovely medieval villages: Greve in Chianti, Panzano in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga. Most of these sites are connected through the Via Chiantigiana, a scenic route connecting Florence to Siena crossing the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
Which wineries to visit in Chianti Classico?
Up above you have the complete list of wineries to visit in Chianti Classico. Here is, anyway, the list of the top wineries to visit in Chianti Classico::
- Fèlsina S.P.A.
- Fattoria Le Fonti Poggibonsi
- Tenuta Campomaggio
- Rocca di Castagnoli srl soc. agr.
- Agraria Casanuova di Ama
- Agricola Matteoli
- Carus Vini
- Castello di Bossi S.r.l.
Where to do wine tastings in Chianti Classico?
These are perfect wine tastings to book in Chianti Classico:
- Light lunch experience in Chianti Classico at Savignola Paolina
- Lunch at Panzanello Estate
- Wine Tasting Experience at Tenuta Degli Dei in Chianti Classico
- Wine tasting and food pairing in Chianti Classico at Savignola
- Wine Tasting among the Hills of Chianti Classico at Le Fonti Poggibonsi
- Classic wine tasting experience at Savignola Winery
- Food and wine pairing at Casanuova di Ama
- Classic Wine Experience at Cantina Fèlsina