Chianti Classico index page VINO CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG 2 3 4 6 8 10 11 12 13 passport the territory gran selezione the original THE HISTORY the consortium the legend NOT JUST WINE producers olio dop chianti classico 32 34 36 chianti classico dop olive oil consorzio olio dop chianti classico tasting table A producers
Chianti Classico passport Name Year of birth Place of birth Total area of the territory Total vineyard area Vineyards registered as Chianti Classico Grapes permitted by production regulations Average annual bottle output Average annual output Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico members Chianti Classico DOCG 1716: the borders of the production zone are delimited The territory lying between the provinces of Florence and Siena that covers the municipalities of Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Greve in Chianti and Radda in Chianti and parts of the municipalities of Barberino Val d Elsa, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Poggibonsi, San Casciano Val di Pesa and Tavarnelle Val di Pesa 70,000 ha 10,000 ha 7,200 ha Sangiovese: from a minimum of 80% to 100% Other permitted red grapes (indigenous or international): maximum 20% 35/38 million (last 10 years) 275,000 hl (last 10 years) 580 of which bottlers 376 exported to more than 130 countries in 2016 Italy United States Germany Canada United Kingdom Switzerland Japan Scandinavia Benelux Russia China and Hong Kong France Other countries 5% 3% 3% 5% 2% 1 % 2% 1% 3% 8% 13% 22% 32% 2
Chianti Classico the territory The Chianti area is mainly covered with woodlands, principally oak, chestnut and pine as well as cypress, situated on a plateau at altitudes between 200 and 800 metres. The highest altitude for growing grapes for Chianti Classico wine is 700 metres a.s.l. The local climate is continental with significant day-night temperature variation, generally low winter temperatures below 4-5 C and hot, dry summers, often reaching temperatures of over 35 C. Geologically the land is a shield of clayey schists (marl), with layers of scaly clay, alberese and fine limestone sandstone. The dark brown soil tends not to be deep, with structures ranging from clayey-sand to stony with average clay content. The type of land varies considerably from one area to another, making it impossible to make a clear subdivision of the various soil types typical of Chianti. But it can also be said that marl-based soil is widespread in the San Casciano in Val di Pesa, while Greve in Chianti and all the lower altitude areas have typically clayey limestone soil; large sandstone rocks characterize the Monti del Chianti ridge; alberese is the principal element of the central-southern area, and tuffstone rock is found in most of the Castelnuovo Berardenga area. The areas with a marked sandstone presence are severe and steep while the limestone hills are softer and rounder, and the clayey hills are even gentler. Almost all the Chianti Classico production area, though, has soil rich in stony material, especially marl. Two-thirds of the whole area is covered with woods. Oak trees are present everywhere while chestnuts are found mainly in the eastern area, conifers in the higher altitudes and pine woods in the lower hills south of Florence. FLORENCE ITALY S. Casciano in Val di Pesa Tuscany Milan Venice Tavarnelle Val di Pesa Barberino Val d Elsa Greve in Chianti Radda in Chianti Rome Poggibonsi Castellina in Chianti Gaiole in Chianti SIENA Castelnuovo Berardenga Province of Florence Province of Siena 3
Chianti Classico GRAN SELEZIONE In 2013 the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico members assembly approved important changes to the production regulations leading to a reorganization of the Black Rooster DOCG, and added another typology, Gran Selezione, on top of the traditional two, Annata and Riserva. It s the first that Italian wine legislation has permitted introduction of a new typology of wine at the summit of a denomination s quality pyramid. Nowadays the production of Gran Selezione accounts for about 4% of the Chianti Classico production. Gran Selezione is made exclusively from a winery s own grapes grown in its finest vineyards according to strict regulations that make it a truly premium wine, a new point of reference on the world wine scene. Gran Selezione is also able to enhance the different characteristics of a broad and variegated territory divided into nine municipalities and different climatic and soil zones but united by the unmistakable Sangiovese signature. From the organoleptic viewpoint Gran Selezione has a great structure that, thanks to grape selection and long refinement, gives superior balance and harmony, depth of flavor and aromatic complexity. On the palate it combines immediacy of fruit with the fascinating nuances typical of wines that take long to evolve. THE QUALITY PYRAMID Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Wine produced from single vineyard or from a selection of the estate s best grapes Minimum aging requirement: 30 months, including 3 months of bottle aging Stricter chemical parameters and outstanding organoleptic characteristics Chianti Classico Riserva Minimum aging requirement: 24 months, including 3 months of bottle aging Very specific chemical parameters and organoleptic characteristics Chianti Classico Annata Specific chemical parameters and organoleptic characteristics 4 N.B. In every case, vintner has to declare the wine destination when applying for certification
QUALITY PRODUCTION: AN INTENTIONAL CHOICE When applying for suitability certification of a product, the vintner must always declare in advance whether the wine is to be used for Chianti Classico Annata, Riserva or Gran Selezione. AN EVEN STRONGER BRAND: ENERGY, PRIDE AND ELEGANCE The Black Rooster trademark that since 2005 has stood for the entire Chianti Classico appellation has been given a graphic revision in 2013 to make it stand out even more on every bottle of Chianti Classico, always Bordeux-style shaped. The logo with the Black Rooster symbol, is not anymore on the governmental seal, but it is to be located more visibly, on the neck of the bottle or rear label. a product that s always certified Batches of Chianti Classico wine can be marketed only if certified as suitable by the pertinent control organization. Uncertified bulk wine can no longer be marketed; even in the case of blends of already certified batches the blend itself must undergo suitability tests. Alcohol content (minimum) Aging (minimum) Minimum non-reductive extract Total minimum acidity Characteristics Chianti Classico Annata Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 12% vol. 12.5% vol. 13% vol. 12 months 24 months 30 months 24 g/l 25 g/l 26 g/l 4.5 g/l 4.5 g/l 4.5 g/l Fruity, fine, appealing, nicely balanced and easy to drink, fresh, with balanced maturation. Fruity, with fineness enhanced by wood that doesn t stand out but accompanies and sustains the wine s structure, consistency and persistence. Fruity, spicy, enveloping where elegance, structure, fineness and balanced tannins and acidity maintain characteristics of fusion and integrity. 5
Chianti Classico the original There has always been an idiomatic-geographic confusion between two different DOCGs: Chianti Classico and Chianti. While in the enological field there are two separate terms, Chianti Classico and Chianti, from the historical-geographical standpoint there is only the term Chianti. For consumers, but even for wine insiders, the borderline between these two contexts is so unclear that the adjective Classico is often omitted in describing a Chianti Classico in tastings, comments and articles. In fact, that adjective is very important, because it distinguishes Chianti Classico from Chianti wine. They are two distinct and separate DOCGs, with two different sets of production regulations, production zones and consortiums for the protection of the product. Chianti The name of a territory delimited in 1716 that today covers 9 municipalities under the provinces of Florence and Siena. Chianti The name of a wine made in Tuscany but not in the geographical zone called Chianti. Chianti Classico The name of the wine made in the geographical zone called Chianti. Only this wine is entitled to be identified with the historic Black Rooster symbol. Chianti Classico DOCG wine production zone Chianti DOCG wine production zone Florence Pisa Arezzo Siena 6
chianti classico chianti BLEND Sangiovese 80% - 100% 70% - 100% Other authorized red grape varieties Up to 20% Up to 30% White grape varieties Not permitted Up to 10% CULTIVATION Vine density per hectare 4,400 plants 4,000 plants Maximum grape output 7.5 tons per hectare 2 kilos per vine 9 tons per hectare 3 kilos per vine Irrigation Limited under ministerial approval Limited under ministerial approval MINIMUM ALCOHOL CONTENT Annata 12% vol. 10.5% vol. Riserva 12.5% vol. 11.5% vol. Gran Selezione 13% vol. Annata RELEASE CONSUMPTION From October 1 of the year following the harvest From March 1 of the year following the harvest Riserva 24 months aging from January 1 of the year following the harvest (including 3 months of bottle refinement) 24 months aging from January 1 of the year following the harvest Gran Selezione 30 months aging from January 1 of the year following the harvest (including 3 months of bottle refinement) 7
Chianti Classico THE HISTORY Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, officially delimited the production zone of Chianti wine. Creation of the Consortium for the Protection of Chianti wine and its mark of origin; the trademark chosen is the Black Rooster. 1716: 1924: 1932: 1984: The adjective Classico is added by ministerial decree to distinguish the original Chianti from the wine made outside the territory delimited in 1716. The first document containing the oldest mention of Chianti, denoting the origin of its wine, dates back to 1398. Chianti as a wine is mentioned in a letter of 1404 from the owner of Vignamaggio to the merchant Datini. Documents from 1427 show that Chianti was an established red wine. And in the 1500s it began to be consumed by Popes, for example Pope Paul III in around 1536 on the recommendation of Sante Lancerio, historian, geographer and above all, the Pope s personal wine bottler. In the 16th century, too, the famous artist Giorgio Vasari wrote that: This, Sir, is Chianti, with the river of the Pesa and Elsa valleys, the horns full of fruit, at their feet a more mature Bacchus, for the excellent wines of that land; and in the distance I drew Castellina, Radda, and Brolio, with their emblems; and the arms of the shield held by that young man, representing Chianti, is a black rooster in a yellow field. In 1716 Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, officially delimited the Chianti production zone: an area lying between the cities of Florence and Siena where the homonymous wine was produced and was already enjoying great success. At that time the wine called Chianti was made in the territory called Chianti. The unbreakable link between the wine and the area sharing a name was protected in the notice of Cosimo III, to determine ope legis which products could bear the name Chianti, and establishing that Chianti has been defined and shall be from Spedaluzzo to Greve; from there to Panzano, with all the domain of Radda, which is in three parts, Radda, Gajole and Castellina, to the border of the State of Siena. The legislator s task was further anticipated with a notice in July of the same year through the institution of a monitoring congregation for production, delivery, control against fraud, and wine sales. The phenomenon of fraudulent sales of Chianti wine for export, especially England, had become widespread. In the early 20th century, when the fame of Chianti wine was increasing year by year and its production territory was no longer able to meet a growing national and foreign demand, wine began to be made outside the Chianti zone delimited in 1716, which was also called Chianti or Chianti-style wine. 8
Chianti Classico obtains DOCG status (Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin), the highest recognition for premium Italian Wines. The assembly of the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico members approves a set of changes to production regulations leading to an authentic revamping of the denomination. Gran Selezione is born. 1996: 2010: 2013: 2016: Chianti Classico becomes an independent DOCG. A change to an Italian law bans the production of Chianti wine in Chianti Classico production zone. Chianti Classico celebrates its 300th anniversary. And so in 1924 to defend their own wines, makers of the original Chianti founded the Consorzio per la tutela del vino tipico del Chianti e della sua marca di origine (Consortium for the protection of typical Chianti wine and its mark of origin). The trademark immediately chosen was the Black Rooster, historic symbol of the Chianti Military League and depicted by Giorgio Vasari on the ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. In 1932 a specific ministerial decree was issued to distinguish the Chianti made in its zone of origin by adding the adjective Classico. Since then, Chianti wine produced outside the geographical area has been called Chianti while Chianti Classico is the wine made within the original production zone, the one known since 1716 as Chianti. In 1984, Chianti and consequently the older area of origin of Chianti Classico obtained D.O.C.G. status (Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin), the highest recognition of quality for Italian wines. At the close of a 70-year legal journey, the ministerial decree of 5th August 1996 declared Chianti Classico at last an independent D.O.C.G., with separate production specifications from Chianti wine. Since then, Chianti and Chianti Classico have been two distincted appellations with different specifications and production zones. More over, in 2010 a national law banned the production of Chianti wines within the Chianti Classico wines production zone. In 2013 the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico members assembly approved important changes to the production regulations leading to a reorganization of the Black Rooster DOCG, and added another typology, Gran Selezione, on top of the traditional two, Annata and Riserva. In 2016 the territory of Chianti Classico celebrated 300th Anniversary since the issue of Cosimo III s notice and it was announced that the territory of Chianti Classico is applying for the candidacy as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 9
Chianti Classico the consortium From its foundation the Consortium has been protecting, overseeing and valorizing the Chianti Classico denomination. From the Consortium for the protection of Chianti wine and its mark of origin of the 1924 to today s Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico the organization has changed its name and the design of its logo, but its trademark has always been the historic symbol of the Black Rooster. Today the Consortium, which represents nearly 96% of the DOCG production, is one of the principal representative for the institutional organizations in Italy and in the European Union in the grape-growing and winemaking sector. It is internally organized into different departments performing its official tasks: safeguarding the denomination, valorizing the brand and providing a variety of services to its members. The entire production chain, from grape growing to wine bottling, is supervised by a tracking system the data of which are entered into a public database. The Consortium also closely monitors its wines on the market, also on the web. ERGA OMNES After the issue of the European Community CMO (Common Market Organization) on wine, Italy passed a decree that replaced the former law on denominations of origin so that now organizations with a high degree of representation of a denomination can act for all their wineries to valorize the denomination and its trademark. Consortia for protection that represent at least 66% of the denomination and 40% of its wineries are therefore permitted to manage all control, protection and valorization work, reinforcing their roles. In addition, the new law enables a consortium with these requirements to define policies to drive the offer in order to safeguard and protect product quality and help to better coordinate how the denomination is put on the market. Another important part of its activities consists of research and development in the agronomic and enological fields, in collaboration with prestigious educational and research institutes. 10
Chianti Classico the legend The trademark always found on bottles of Chianti Classico is the Black rooster, historic symbol of the Chianti Military League and among other things depicted by famous artist Giorgio Vasari on the ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. The history of this symbol also includes a curious legend from medieval times recounting an event that in actual fact led to the definition of the political boundaries of the Chianti territory, with a black rooster s behavior ostensibly decisive. As the legend has it, in medieval times when the Republics of Florence and Siena were bitterly fighting for dominance, Chianti territory because it lies between the two cities was constantly fought over. To end the dispute and establish definitive borders of dominion, a very odd method was chosen. It was agreed that two knights would depart from their respective cities and fix the boundary point at where they met. Departure was to be at dawn and the signal to ride given by rooster crow, quite logical for an epoch when daily routines were paced by natural rhythm. In preparing for the event, more importance was given to the choice of the rooster than of the rider or the horse. The Sieneses chose a white rooster, and the Florentines a black one, which they kept in a small, dark chicken coop and practically starved for so many days that it was desperate. On the fatal day, as soon as it was freed from the coop the rooster began to crow, although dawn was still far away. His loud crowing allowed the Florentine knight to set off posthaste and much ahead of his Sienese counterpart who had to wait for daybreak for his rooster to crow. And since the Florentine horseman had such a head start he met up with the Sienese knight at Fonterutoli, a mere 12 kilometers from the latter s departure point. And so nearly all of Chianti was brought under the power of the Republic of Florence, much earlier than the defeat of Siena itself. 11
Chianti Classico NOT JUST WINE The Fondazione per la Tutela del Territorio del Chianti Classico - Onlus (Foundation for the Protection of Chianti Classico Territory) is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 by the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico. Since its start the foundation s specific mission has been to protect the territory s environmental assets and valorize its artistic and cultural heritage. Chianti has always been a borderland, harsh and difficult, that over the centuries thanks to human endeavor managed to become one of the world s most appealing rural areas. In addition to being a fundament of its cultural identity, Chianti s land is one of its main resources and therefore needs defending and protecting. Today, the 18 th century former convent of Santa Maria al Prato houses the Consorzio s public area Casa Chianti Classico, with two permanent exhibitions. The first is Feeling Chianti Classico, which leads visitors through the sensory approach to tasting, focusing specifically on the features of Gallo Nero wines. The second, Millesettecentosedici, offers a simple, accessible account of the three centuries of socio economic and cultural history that have shaped the Chianti Classico area, using the great events of world history as a constant guide and reference. In 2017 the space will be further enhanced by the photographic exhibition Chianti Tellers, a gallery dedicated to the residents of Chianti, by photographer Dario Garofalo. At the Casa Chianti Classico visitors find also a bistrot-wineshop, with a selectioned traditional menu and a wine list rich of wine form the territory. Founded in 2013 the Chianti Classico Company develops marketing strategies to promote the Black Rooster brand through management of the merchandising line and the launch of Black Rooster stores in Italy. Among current projects, it counts the Casa Chianti Classico in the newly restored Convent of Santa Maria al Prato in Radda in Chianti, the very first home to wine & food excellence under the aegis of Chianti Classico. The main event organized by Company involves the area s bestloved sport: cycling. Every year the Granfondo del Gallo Nero, a race for professionals and amateurs, attracts hundreds of fans from all over the world. 12
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Badia a Coltibuono Badia a Coltibuono Gaiole in Chianti - Siena marketing@coltibuono.com - www.coltibuono.com Chianti Classico DOCG Badia a Coltibuono 2015* 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Colorino Bottles produced: 143,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Cultus Boni 2013* 80% Sangiovese, 20% Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Mammolo, Foglia Tonda, Malvasia Nera, Sanforte, Pugnitello Bottles produced: 13,900 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Badia a Coltibuono 2012* 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Colorino Bottles produced: 32,000 Berry Bros & Rudd Wine & Spirit Merchants David Berry - T 01256 340124 david.berry-green@bbr.com - www.bbr.com 1 *organic wine Banfi 14 Banfi Castellina in Chianti - Siena banfi@banfi.com - www.castellobanfi.com Chianti Classico DOCG Banfi 2015 Sangiovese and complementary red grape varieties Bottles produced: 750,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Banfi 2014 Sangiovese and complementary red grape varieties Bottles produced: 760,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Fonte alla Selva 2014 Sangiovese and complementary red grape varieties Bottles produced: 13,000 Bibendum Andrew Shaw - T 0845 263 6924 www.bibendum-wine.co.uk 2
Bindi Sergardi Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena bindisergardi@bindisergardi.it - www.bindisergardi.it Chianti Classico DOCG La Ghirlanda 2015 Bottles produced: 50,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Calidonia 2014 97% Sangiovese, 3% Merlot Bottles produced: 30,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Mocenni 89 2013 Bottles produced: 5,000 3 Bindi Sergardi From Vineyards Direct Lucy Birch Reynardson - T 0207 549 7900 lucy@fromvineyardsdirect.com - www.fromvineyardsdirect.com Seeking other contacts in the UK Borgo Casa al Vento Gaiole in Chianti - Siena vino@borgocasaalvento.com - www.borgocasaalvento.com Chianti Classico DOCG Aria 2015* Bottles produced: 15,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Foho 2014* Bottles produced: 6,000 4 Borgo Casa al Vento Seeking importer in the UK *organic wine 15
Carpineto Capannelle Capannelle Gaiole in Chianti - Siena info@capannelle.com - www.capannelle.com Chianti Classico DOCG Capannelle 2013 Bottles produced: 16,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Capannelle 2013 Bottles produced: 6,000 Top Selection Melodie Konforti - T 0207 290 4454 info@topselection.co.uk - www.topselection.co.uk Carpineto Greve in Chianti - Florence info@carpineto.com - www.carpineto.com Chianti Classico DOCG Carpineto 2016 80% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 300,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Carpineto 2013 80% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 200,000 Seeking other contacts in the UK 5 6 Hallgarten & Druitt Chris Porter - T 01582 406493 chris.porter@hdnwines.co.uk - www.hdnwines.co.uk 16
Casale dello Sparviero Castellina in Chianti - Siena info@casaledellosparviero.it - www.casaledellosparviero.it Chianti Classico DOCG Casale dello Sparviero 2015 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 150,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Casale dello Sparviero 2013 Bottles produced: 20,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigna Paronza 2013 Bottles produced: 2,666 Champagnes & Chateaux Thierry Morigeon - T 0795 8750134 tm@champagnesandchateaux.co.uk www.champagnesandchateaux.co.uk Castelli del Grevepesa San Casciano in Val di Pesa - Florence info@castellidelgrevepesa.it - www.castellidelgrevepesa.it Chianti Classico DOCG Clemente VII 2015 Bottles produced: 150,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Clemente VII 2013 Bottles produced: 80,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Clemente VII 2012 Bottles produced: 15,000 On request 7 8 Castelli del Grevepesa Casale dello Sparviero 17
Castello di Albola Castell in Villa Castell in Villa Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena info@castellinvilla.com - www.castellinvilla.com Chianti Classico DOCG Castell in Villa 2013 Bottles produced: 60,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Castell in Villa 2010 Bottles produced: 20,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Poggio delle Rose 2009 Bottles produced: 10,000 On request Castello di Albola Radda in Chianti - Siena info@albola.it - www.albola.it Chianti Classico DOCG Castello di Albola 2014 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 600,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Castello di Albola 2013 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 75,000 9 10 Zonin UK Francesca Amato francesca.amato@zonin.co.uk - www.zonin.co.uk 18
Castello di Meleto Gaiole in Chianti - Siena export@castellomeleto.it - www.castellomeleto.it Chianti Classico DOCG Meleto 2015 Bottles produced: 120,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Vigna Casi 2013 Bottles produced: 25,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Castello di Meleto 2012 Bottles produced: 7,000 Fields, Morris & Verdin Tim Davies - T 07584 237 068 tim.davies@fmv.co.uk - www.fmv.co.uk Castello di Radda Radda in Chianti - Siena info@castellodiradda.com - www.castellodiradda.com Chianti Classico DOCG Castello di Radda 2015 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 53,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Castello di Radda 2013 Bottles produced: 25,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Castello di Radda 2013 Bottles produced: 3,686 Seeking importer in the UK Seeking other contacts in the UK 11 12 Castello di Radda Castello di Meleto 19
Castello Vicchiomaggio Castello di Verrazzano 20 Castello di Verrazzano Greve in Chianti - Florence info@verrazzano.com - www.verrazzano.com Chianti Classico DOCG Castello di Verrazzano 2015* 95% Sangiovese, 5% complementary red grape varieties Bottles produced: 120,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Castello di Verrazzano 2014 95% Sangiovese, 5% complementary red grape varieties Bottles produced: 60,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Sassello - Vigneto Querciolina 2013 Bottles produced: 20,000 On request Castello Vicchiomaggio Greve in Chianti - Florence info@vicchiomaggio.it - www.vicchiomaggio.it Chianti Classico DOCG San Jacopo 2016 95% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottles produced: 80,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Agostino Petri 2014 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottles produced: 35,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione La Prima 2013 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot Bottles produced: 6,500 Hallgarten Druitt (HD Wines) T 01582 722 538 sales@hdnwines.co.uk - www.hdnwines.co.uk 13 *organic wine 14
Dievole Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena info@dievole.it - www.dievole.it Chianti Classico DOCG Dievole 2015 90% Sangiovese, 6% Canaiolo, 4% Colorino Bottles produced: 230,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Novecento 2014 90% Sangiovese, 3% Canaiolo, 2% Colorino Bottles produced: 17,000 On request Famiglia Cecchi Castellina in Chianti - Siena cecchi@cecchi.net - www.cecchi.net Chianti Classico DOCG Storia di Famiglia 2015 90% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottles produced: 900,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva di Famiglia 2014 90% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottles produced: 40,000 15 16 Famiglia Cecchi Dievole Enotria & COE. Elisa Pierato - T 020 8961 4411 info@enotriacoe.com - www.enotriacoe.com 21
Fattoria della Aiola Famiglia Cecchi - Villa Cerna Famiglia Cecchi - Villa Cerna Castellina in Chianti - Siena info@villacerna.it - www.villacerna.it Chianti Classico DOCG Primocolle 2014 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 60,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Villa Cerna 2014 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 20,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Villa Cerna 2013 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 20,000 Enotria & COE. Elisa Pierato - T 020 8961 4411 info@enotriacoe.com - www.enotriacoe.com Fattoria della Aiola Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena info@aiola.net - www.aiola.net Chianti Classico DOCG Fattoria Aiola 2014 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 80,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Fattoria Aiola 2014 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 8,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Cancello Rosso 2013 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 3,000 Seeking importer in the UK 16 17 22
Fattoria di Corsignano Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena info@tenutacorsignano.it - www.tenutacorsignano.it Chianti Classico DOCG Fattoria di Corsignano 2014* 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Toscano and Malvasia Nera Bottles produced: 10,500 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva L Imperatore 2013 90% Sangiovese, 10% Malvasia Nera Bottles produced: 4,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione L Imperatrice 2012 Bottles produced: 1,500 Seeking importer in the UK Fattoria di Ruppiano Astorre Noti Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena info@almawines.com - www.almawines.com Chianti Classico DOCG Fattoria di Ruppiano Astorre Noti 2015 Bottles produced: 40,000 18 *organic wine 19 Fattoria di Ruppiano Astorre Noti Fattoria di Corsignano On request 23
La Sala Guidi 1929 Guidi 1929 Barberino Val d Elsa - Florence info@guidi1929.com - www.guidi1929.com Chianti Classico DOCG San Giorgio allo Spadaio 2015 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Malvasia Nera Bottles produced: 30,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva San Giorgio allo Spadaio 2013 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Malvasia Nera Bottles produced: 5,000 La Mia Italia Antonio Pellicano - T 01277 211055 antonio.pellicano@lamiaitalia.co.uk - www.lamiaitalia.co.uk La Sala San Casciano in Val di Pesa - Florence info@lasala.it - www.lasala.it Chianti Classico DOCG La Sala 2015 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot Bottles produced: 35,000 Chianti Classico DOCG La Sala 2013 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot Bottles produced: 20,000 Seeking other contacts in the UK 20 21 Howard Ripley James Comyn info@howardripley.com - www.howardripley.com 24
Lamole di Lamole Greve in Chianti - Florence info@lamole.com - www.lamole.com Chianti Classico DOCG Lamole di Lamole 2014 90% Sangiovese, 10% other authocton red grape varieties Bottles produced: 133,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Lamole di Lamole 2013 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 33,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigneto di Campolungo 2013 95% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottles produced: 16,000 Alivini Gianni Segatta - T 0208 880 2526 giannis@alivini.com - www.alivini.com Lanciola Greve in Chianti - Florence info@lanciola.it - www.lanciola.it Chianti Classico DOCG Le Masse di Greve 2013 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and Colorino Bottles produced: 13,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Le Masse di Greve 2014 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and Colorino Bottles produced: 4,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Le Masse di Greve 2011 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and Colorino Bottles produced: 3,000 Lant Street Wine Ben Wilcock - T 02073 577788 ben@lantstreetwine.com - www.lantstreetwine.com Seeking other contacts in the UK 22 23 Lanciola Lamole di Lamole 25
Luiano Losi Querciavalle Losi Querciavalle Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena info@aziendagricolalosi.it - www.agricolalosi.it Chianti Classico DOCG Querciavalle 2012 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 25,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Querciavalle 2011 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 10,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Millennium Losi 2010 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Malvasia Nera Bottles produced: 5,000 Jascots Wine Merchants Christine Barkey - T 020 8965 9500 enquiries@jascots.co.uk - www.jascots.co.uk Luiano San Casciano in Val di Pesa - Florence info@luiano.it - www.luiano.it Chianti Classico DOCG Luiano 2015 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet, 5% Merlot Bottles produced: 80,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Luiano 2014 Bottles produced: 20,000 24 25 Divine Importers Michael Evola - T 01474 360 081 michael@divineimporters.co.uk - www.divineimporters.co.uk 26
Marchesi Antinori San Casciano in Val di Pesa - Florence antinori@antinori.it - www.antinori.it Chianti Classico DOCG Pèppoli 2015 Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah Bottles produced: 1,000,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Villa Antinori 2013 Sangiovese and Cabernet Bottles produced: 520,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano 2012 Bottles produced: 89,000 Berkmann Wine Cellars Luca Soldo - T 020 7609 4711 luca.soldo@berkmann.co.uk - www.berkmann.co.uk Querceto di Castellina Castellina in Chianti - Siena info@querceto.com - www.quercetodicastellina.com Chianti Classico DOCG L aura 2015* Bottles produced: 35,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Sei 2013* Bottles produced: 8,000 26 27 Querceto di Castellina Marchesi Antinori Seeking importer in the UK *organic wine 27
Querciabella Quercia al Poggio Quercia al Poggio Barberino Val d Elsa - Florence info@quercialpoggio.com - www.quercialpoggio.com Chianti Classico DOCG Quercia al Poggio 2015* 80% Sangiovese, 20% Ciliegiolo, Canaiolo, Colorino and Malvasia Nera Bottles produced: 70,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Quercia al Poggio 2012* Bottles produced: 10,000 On request Querciabella Greve in Chianti - Florence visits@querciabella.com - www.querciabella.com Chianti Classico DOCG Querciabella 2014* Bottles produced: 900,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Querciabella 2013* Bottles produced: 10,000 28 *organic wine 29 Armit Wines James Snoxell - T 020 7908 0655 web@armitwines.co.uk - www.armitwines.co.uk *organic wine 28
Rocca della Macìe Castellina in Chianti - Siena info@roccadellemacie.com - www.roccadellemacie.com Chianti Classico DOCG Famiglia Zingarelli 2015 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot Bottles produced: 970,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Famiglia Zingarelli 2013 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot Bottles produced: 270,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli 2012 90% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino Bottles produced: 10,200 Continental Wine & Food Stefano Bartolini - T 01484 538 333 info@continental-wine.co.uk - www.continental-wine.co.uk Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico DOCG Rocca di Montegrossi 2015* 90% Sangiovese, 6% Canaiolo, 4% Colorino Bottles produced: 55,000 Seeking other contacts in the UK Gaiole in Chianti - Siena roccadimontegrossi@chianticlassico.com - www.roccadimontegrossi.it Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigneto San Marcellino 2012* 96.8% Sangiovese, 3.2% Pugnitello Bottles produced: 10,000 30 31 Rocca di Montegrossi Rocca della Macìe Flint Wines Jason Haynes - T 0207 582 2500 jason@flintwines.com - www.flintwines.com *organic wine 29
Tenuta di Lilliano Ruffino 30 Ruffino Castellina in Chianti - Siena info@ruffino.it - www.ruffino.it Chianti Classico DOCG Santedame 2014 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 60,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Ducale 2013 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottles produced: 1,380,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Riserva Ducale Oro 2012 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottles produced: 390,000 Matthew Clark Judith Nicholson - T 01275 890 228 judithnicholson@matthewclark.co.uk - www.matthewclark.co.uk Tenuta di Lilliano Castellina in Chianti - Siena info@lilliano.it - www.lilliano.it Chianti Classico DOCG Lilliano 2015 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 115,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Lilliano 2014 Bottles produced: 6,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Lilliano 2014 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 5,000 Vini Italiani Stefano Milani - T 0585 775715 stefano@vini-italiani.co.uk - www.italianwines.com Seeking other contacts in the UK 32 33
Villa Calcinaia Greve in Chianti - Florence commerciale@villacalcinaia.com - www.villacalcinaia.it Chianti Classico DOCG Villa Calcinaia 2014* 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 19,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Villa Calcinaia 2014* Bottles produced: 8,300 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigna La Fornace 2014* Bottles produced: 1,200 Cava Spiliadis George Spiliadis george@cavaspiliadis.com - www.cavaspiliadis.com Villa Mangiacane San Casciano in Val di Pesa - Florence wine@mangiacane.com - www.mangiacane.com Chianti Classico DOCG Mangiacane 2013 85% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 30,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Mangiacane 2013 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 20,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione District Z 2013 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot Bottles produced: 4,000 Seeking importer in the UK 34 *organic wine 35 Villa Mangiacane Villa Calcinaia 31
Chianti Classico CHIANTI CLASSICO DOP OLIVE OIL Production area The territory in which Chianti Classico wine and olive oil has been produced for centuries lies in the Chianti region of Tuscany, between Florence and Siena. This land has ancient agricultural traditions having been civilised firstly by the Etruscans and later by the Romans and is difficult to cultivate. In the Middle Ages, the cities of Florence and Siena battled for control over the region and it was during that period the villages, castles and strongholds were built which are today the background of the vineyards and olive groves producing world-famous wines and olive oils. There are 240 estates cultivating olive trees in the Chianti Classico area accounting for approximately 400,000 olive trees grown in area of just under 3,000 hectares. Amongst those, there are 27 DOP olive pressing mills and 65 bottlers marketing the certified oil. Taste and Characteristics Chianti Classico DOP olive oil is much more than an extra-virgin olive oil. It completes and enhances the taste of almost any dish, the condiment par excellence and the liquid expression of the flavours and fragrances of a fruit that grows in a unique place in the world and is different from all others. For all these reasons, it obtained the recognition of a protected designation of origin (DOP) Olio Chianti Classico in 2000. It is a difficult territory for olive cultivation, with very cold spells in winter and hot, dry summers which means the olives never ripen completely. The resulting oil has intense aromas of olive, fresh grass and artichoke. How is it made? A Chianti Classico DOP olive oil must comply with specific production regulations all inspired by the need to ensure the highest level of quality for the consumer. For this reason, the product specification defines the grower s work at all stages of the production chain from the olive harvest through to the extraction process. These specifications are: Chianti Classico DOP olive oil is made from freshly harvested olives (this is not a requirement for extra virgin olive oil); Chianti Classico DOP olive oil is pressed cold (the milling temperature never exceeds 27 C); Chianti Classico DOP olive oil must be made from a minimum 80% of olives from four main varieties (Frantoio, Correggiolo, Leccino and Moraiolo) and the remaining 20% from any olive variety listed as varieties considered as indigenous to Tuscany; Chianti Classico DOP olive oil is marketed with a single year of production/vintage; Before bottling, all producers of Chianti Classico DOP olive oil are obliged to have a chemical and organoleptic analysis undertaken to establish that it possesses the characteristics set down in the production regulations. Why it is better than an extra virgin olive oil without DOP? Not only because it has specific chemical characteristics, which, unlike an olive oil without DOP, are legally guaranteed but also because producers are required to have their olive oils analysed under 32
strict controls. Chianti Classico DOP olive oil can last two years if it is well preserved! CHEMICAL PARAMETER LIMIT FOR EXTRA-VIRGIN OIL (no testing obligation) Acidity 0.8% 0.5% Number of peroxides 20 meq of oxygen/kg K232 2.5 2.1 LIMIT FOR DOP CHIANTI CLASSICO (which must be tested) 12 meq of oxygen/kg In addition, Chianti Classico DOP olive oil must have minimum levels of certain compounds that are not taken into consideration in a generic extra-virgin oil. These compounds that are very important to the quality of the oil and considered beneficial to human health: Oleic acid - MIN. 72% Total polyphenols - min. 150 ppm Total tocopherols (Vitamin E) - min. 140 ppm From the organoleptic (aroma and flavour) standpoint, the colour of DOP oil must be bright green to green with golden shading and must have a clear-cut, fruity green aroma, and spicy with a touch of bitterness. Why is DOP olive oil more expensive than a normal extra-virgin olive oil? Because in this region, after a year of tending the area of around an olive tree (hoeing the soil and cutting back suckers and spontaneous vegetation) as well as pruning, fertilising and harvesting the fruit, the maximum yield in oil is little over a 50cl. per tree. The primary aim of our oil producers is always quality over quantity. So DOP certification is a guarantee for the consumer but at a high cost for the producer. This is why a Chianti Classico DOP olive oil inevitably has a final sales price that is sometimes even double that for an extra-virgin olive oil without DOP certification and the health value of a Chianti Classico DOP olive oil is considered much higher than the health value of a regular olive oil! Chianti Classico DOP olive oil: a guarantee of goodness and health As demonstrated over the years by medical research, consuming olive oil in one s diet, and especially DOP olive oil, helps our health in the prevention of several diseases. This is because it is a product particularly rich in polyphenols, chlorophylls and vitamins which, in addition to protecting the oil from oxidation during cooking, contribute to a better function of the digestive system and help to lower cholesterol in the arteries. Recent surveys commissioned by the Consorzio Olio DOP Chianti Classico and developed by accredited medical and academic sources, demonstrate that DOP olive oil has a higher capacity, (some 5-6 times higher) than a commercial extra-virgin olive oil, of reducing the risk of arteriosclerosis, heart attack and renal failure. A regular use of DOP olive oil reduces signs of ageing of the skin. How to recognise a Chianti Classico DOP olive oil? It is very simple! Every bottle has a seal guaranteeing traceability via an alphanumeric code which was given to the product once it has passed the chemical and organoleptic checks and had obtained the authorisation for bottling. 33
Chianti Classico consorzio olio dop chianti classico tasting - Table A Azienda Agricola Giacomo Grassi Loc. Dudda 33-50022 Greve in Chianti (FI) Olio DOP Chianti Classico Olinto Frantoio T +39 335 6892035 Monocultivar Frantoio info@giacomograssi.com - www.giacomograssi.com 8,000 bottles produced Table B Castelli del Grevepesa Via Gabbiano 34-50026 San Casciano Val di Pesa (FI) T +39 055 821911 - Fax + 39 055 8217920 info@castellidelgrevepesa.it - www.castellidelgrevepesa.it Table n. 8 Olio DOP Chianti Classico Clemente VII Blend 3,000 bottles produced Dievole Via Dievole 6-53019 Vagliagli (SI) T +39 0577 322613 - Fax +39 0577 322574 info@dievole.it - www.dievole.it Table n. 15 Olio DOP Chianti Classico Dievole Blend 6,000 bottles produced 34 Frantoio del Grevepesa Via Chiantigiana sulla Greve 6-50026 San Casciano Val di Pesa (FI) T +39 055 821353 - Fax +39 055 8218052 info@frantoiogrevepesa.it www.frantoiogrevepesa.it Table C Olio DOP Chianti Classico Frantoio del Grevepesa Blend 40,000 bottles produced
La Sala Via Sorripa 34-50026 San Casciano in Val di Pesa (FI) T +39 055 8240013 info@lasala.it www.lasala.it Table n. 22 Olio DOP Chianti Classico La Sala Blend 2,000 bottles produced Organic Tenuta di Lilliano Loc. Lilliano 8 53011 Castellina in Chianti (SI) T +39 0577 743070 Fax +39 0577 743036 info@lilliano.it www.lilliano.it Table n. 34 Olio DOP Chianti Classico Lilliano Blend 3,000 bottles produced Villa Mangiacane Via Faltignano 4-50026 San Casciano in Val di Pesa (FI) T +39 055 8290123 - Fax +39 055 8290358 wine@mangiacane.com - www.mangiacane.com Table n. 36 Olio DOP Chianti Classico Mangiacane Blend 1,000 bottles produced CONSORZIO OLIO DOP CHIANTI CLASSICO Via Sangallo 41, Loc. Sambuca - 50028 Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI) T +39 055 8228544 - Fax +39 055 822853 oliodop@chianticlassico.com - www.oliodopchianticlassico.com 35
Frantoio del Grevepesa Azienda Agricola Giacomo Grassi Azienda Agricola Giacomo Grassi Greve in Chianti Florence info@giacomograssi.com www.giacomograssi.com Olio DOP Chianti Classico Olinto Frantoio Monocultivar Frantoio Olio DOP Chianti Classico Olinto Leccino Monocultivar Leccino Olio DOP Chianti Classico Moraiolo Monocultivar Moraiolo Bottles produced: 8,000 Seeking importer in the UK Olio DOP Chianti Classico Frantoio del Grevepesa Blend Bottles produced: 40,000 B C Frantoio del Grevepesa San Casciano Val di Pesa Florence info@frantoiogrevepesa.it www.frantoiogrevepesa.it Seeking importer in the UK Table Table 36