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 ...

It doesn’t get much more quintessentially Italian than Chianti. Everything about this wine – even the bottle itself – simply ...

But then one doesn’t expect to encounter such a tasting from one of the most iconic wine areas in the world, 56 Chianti Classico wines in all, going back to the 1949 vintage, coming out in a ...

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.

I had long been a huge fan of Chianti Classico. I still am. It’s one of the world’s most undervalued, underappreciated wines. But until recently I did not often enjoy the Riservas, Chianti ...

This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. Sign up here. What sets Gran Selezione wines apart is that they must be made with 90 ...

Scanning the wine list at an Italian restaurant, you might pick Chianti strictly out of familiarity, especially if you're new to wine. After all, you've probably wandered past a dozen or so ...

At Montefili, time follows the rhythm of the land, the seasons, and instinct. In the heart of Chianti Classico, ...

Red wine fans, take note: The 2019 Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico is not just another Chianti. Chianti is a wine from the Tuscany region in Italy. It is made predominantly from sangiovese grapes.