Where is Chianti Classico produced?

Chianti Classico is produced in 7 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Barberino Tavarnelle, Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Gaiole in Chianti and more.

What grape is Chianti Classico made from?

Chianti Classico is made from Sangiovese (min 80%), Vitigni a bacca rossa idonei alla coltivazione in Toscana.

What is the minimum alcohol content of Chianti Classico?

The minimum alcohol content of Chianti Classico is 12% vol.

DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.

DOCG · since 2004

Chianti Classico

Wine · PDO · 7 municipalities

Unlike standard Chianti, the Chianti Classico DOCG is confined to seven Tuscan municipalities, including Gaiole in Chianti and Barberino Tavarnelle. Within this territory, 310 verified producers must limit vineyard yields to a maximum of 7.5 tonnes per hectare. The wines require a minimum of 80% Sangiovese, creating a dry, fresh, and sapid profile with a ruby color and light tannins that refine over time. The denomination further distinguishes itself through its Gran Selezione category, which mandates 90% to 100% Sangiovese, a minimum alcohol level of 13.00% vol, and at least 30 months of aging.

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Production zone

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The facts

Colour: more or less intense ruby red
Taste: dry, fresh, sapid, slightly tannic, refining with age

The producers 310

Antica Fattoria di Caserotta

San Casciano in Val di Pesa

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Antico Borgo di Sugame

Greve in Chianti

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Antinori

San Casciano in Val di Pesa

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Arillo in Terrabianca

Radda in Chianti

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+ 304 more — every one from the consortium's official list

Frequently asked questions

Where is Chianti Classico produced?: Chianti Classico is produced in 7 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Barberino Tavarnelle, Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Gaiole in Chianti and more.
What grape is Chianti Classico made from?: Chianti Classico is made from Sangiovese (min 80%), Vitigni a bacca rossa idonei alla coltivazione in Toscana.
What is the minimum alcohol content of Chianti Classico?: The minimum alcohol content of Chianti Classico is 12% vol.
What does DOCG mean?: DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.