Region: Chianti
The classical Chianti blend was created in the second half of the 19th century and consisted of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo and 15% white varieties such as Malvasia Bianca. The wine was at best of decent, but not high, quality, and was traditionally bottled in the fiasco bottle.
Since the 1970s the amount of white grapes in Chianti have been reduced. The quality of Chianti wines was improved dramatically and some producers, like Antinori, decided to make a 100% Sangiovese wine. As a result, this "Villa Antinori" was not allowed to be called "Chianti" any more. The legislation changed in 1995 and it is now allowed to make 100% Sangiovese wines. Still many producers use a blend, nowadays up to 20% of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah are allowed in the blend.
The central part of the region has some of the best terroir in the region and has its own DOCG: Chianti Classico. When young, the wines display spicy and floral tones and cherry, when aged hints of leather, nuts and tobacco emerge. The wines are usually medium-bodied with a good structure and acidity, making them excellent companions for the local dishes.
The subregions around the Classico regions have distinct characteristics. When the wines from these areas satisfy some strict rules, they can be called Chianti Superiore. In that case the individual region is not mentioned on the label.
| Bio | 1 wine out of 1 are from Chianti |
| Ruffino | 13 wines out of 34 are from Chianti |
| Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga | 5 wines out of 13 are from Chianti |
| Antinori | 10 wines out of 41 are from Chianti |
| Marchesi de Frescobaldi | 10 wines out of 32 are from Chianti |
| Barone Ricasoli | 16 wines out of 26 are from Chianti |
| Castello di Ama | 7 wines out of 11 are from Chianti |
| Fontodi | 5 wines out of 10 are from Chianti |
| Badia a Coltibuono | 8 wines out of 12 are from Chianti |
| Rocca delle Macìe | 12 wines out of 22 are from Chianti |
| Melini | 9 wines out of 17 are from Chianti |
| Agricola San Felice | 5 wines out of 15 are from Chianti |
| Piccini | 9 wines out of 21 are from Chianti |
| Isole e Olena | 2 wines out of 7 are from Chianti |
| Di Flora | 1 wine out of 1 are from Chianti |
| Carpineto | 3 wines out of 23 are from Chianti |
| Vignamaggio | 9 wines out of 14 are from Chianti |
| Castello di Monsanto | 8 wines out of 14 are from Chianti |
| Querciabella | 3 wines out of 7 are from Chianti |
| Castello d'Albola | 7 wines out of 10 are from Chianti |
| Banfi | 4 wines out of 18 are from Chianti |
| Cantine Da Vinci | 5 wines out of 9 are from Chianti |
| Castello di Gabbiano | 5 wines out of 14 are from Chianti |
| Tenuta di Nozzole | 3 wines out of 7 are from Chianti |
| Marchesi Mazzei | 7 wines out of 15 are from Chianti |
| Querceto | 4 wines out of 4 are from Chianti |
| Cantine Leonardo da Vinci | 4 wines out of 5 are from Chianti |
| Fattoria Selvapiana | 6 wines out of 6 are from Chianti |
| Renzo Masi | 7 wines out of 10 are from Chianti |
| Villa Cantina | 1 wine out of 1 are from Chianti |
| Castello di Volpaia | 5 wines out of 10 are from Chianti |
| Dievole | 11 wines out of 22 are from Chianti |
| Castello di Bossi | 3 wines out of 5 are from Chianti |
| Bolla | 1 wine out of 30 are from Chianti |
| Tiziano | 4 wines out of 5 are from Chianti |
| La Brancaia | 1 wine out of 4 are from Chianti |
| Castellare di Castellina | 9 wines out of 14 are from Chianti |
| Toscolo | 3 wines out of 4 are from Chianti |
| Luigi Cecchi & Figli | 10 wines out of 21 are from Chianti |
| Placido | 2 wines out of 7 are from Chianti |
| Straccali | 2 wines out of 3 are from Chianti |
| Luiano | 3 wines out of 4 are from Chianti |
| Caposaldo | 1 wine out of 3 are from Chianti |
| Santa Margherita | 2 wines out of 17 are from Chianti |
| Villa Cafaggio | 2 wines out of 7 are from Chianti |
| Castello di Monastero | 7 wines out of 10 are from Chianti |
| Fattoria di Fiano | 2 wines out of 3 are from Chianti |
| Il Molino di Grace | 7 wines out of 10 are from Chianti |
| Terrabianca | 5 wines out of 16 are from Chianti |
| Villa Trasqua | 3 wines out of 5 are from Chianti |
| San Giusto a Rentennano | 5 wines out of 8 are from Chianti |
| Coltibuono | 5 wines out of 8 are from Chianti |
| Rocca di Montegrossi | 6 wines out of 9 are from Chianti |
| Castello di Querceto | 7 wines out of 13 are from Chianti |
| Tabu | 2 wines out of 2 are from Chianti |
| Castello Vicchiomaggio | 7 wines out of 10 are from Chianti |
| Castello di Verrazzano | 6 wines out of 11 are from Chianti |
| San Fabiano Calcinaia | 3 wines out of 6 are from Chianti |
| Castello di Meleto | 6 wines out of 10 are from Chianti |
| Bella Sera | 1 wine out of 11 are from Chianti |
| Fattoria di Basciano | 4 wines out of 6 are from Chianti |
| Poggiotondo | 2 wines out of 3 are from Chianti |
| Tomaiolo | 2 wines out of 3 are from Chianti |
| Folonari | 2 wines out of 23 are from Chianti |
| Opici | 1 wine out of 2 are from Chianti |
| Castello dei Rampolla | 3 wines out of 5 are from Chianti |
| Tenuta Lilliano | 2 wines out of 6 are from Chianti |
| Rocca di Castagnoli | 5 wines out of 9 are from Chianti |
| La Volpe | 1 wine out of 1 are from Chianti |
| Cantina di Montalcino | 3 wines out of 9 are from Chianti |
| Castell'in Villa | 5 wines out of 5 are from Chianti |
| Agricola Lavacchio | 6 wines out of 8 are from Chianti |
| Borgo Scopeto | 5 wines out of 6 are from Chianti |
| Giacomo Mori | 5 wines out of 5 are from Chianti |
| Tenuta di Arceno | 1 wine out of 6 are from Chianti |
| Podere il Palazzino | 9 wines out of 14 are from Chianti |
| Falchini | 3 wines out of 9 are from Chianti |
| Casaloste | 6 wines out of 6 are from Chianti |
| Riecine | 3 wines out of 5 are from Chianti |
| Cantina del Cerro | 1 wine out of 1 are from Chianti |
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