A map of the UGAs. The Classico region was ... Siena, Italy - May 22, 2016: The symbol of the Chianti Classico wine along a road in Tuscany The new wines come with a handful of restrictions.

What is Chianti? An inexpensive red wine in a straw-covered bottle, sort of sharp, sort of thin, and not very interesting? Or is it one of the historic wines of Italy, which is now seeing a ...

These Italian reds are superb wines and often excellent values. So why aren’t more people drinking them? By Eric Asimov Chianti Classico wines are better than they have ever been. The best ...

Recently, I sat down with Francesco Ricasoli for a long chat about Chianti, his wines, and his family’s illustrious history. The Chianti district sits in the heart of Tuscany, mainly between ...

I’m talking about an exciting new and evolving category of wines called “Chianti Classico Gran Selezione” that’s already staking a claim to be the ultimate expression of the sangiovese grape.

Much has changed in the Chianti region. Whereas back in the 1960s, Chianti wine, which is made primarily from the Sangiovese grape, could include up to 30pc of local white grapes in the blend ...

But none more universally reflects Italy's robust red-wine persona than Chianti, the beloved Tuscan wine from its Chianti growing region. Produced primarily from Sangiovese grapes, Chianti wines ...

The video above focuses on the origins and qualities of Chianti, revealing which Tuscan foods it pairs well with and explaining how the best bottles of the wine can be aged for many years to ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Sangiovese is Italy's numero uno grape. Forget about across-the-board quality, or mystique, or ...