The municipality of Greve in Chianti produces one of the world’s most famous wines, Chianti Classico DOCG, and offers wine tasting in Greve in Chianti Wineries . The Chianti Classico DOCG designation of origin is reserved for red wines produced in the oldest area of Chianti, spanning the provinces of Florence (30,400 hectares) and Siena (41,400 hectares).
Specifically, the municipalities of Greve in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, and Gaiole in Chianti are entirely part of the zone. Municipalities of San Casciano Val di Pesa and Tavarnelle are also partially included. The Chianti Classico production zone was the first in the world to be defined by law, with a proclamation issued in 1716 by the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo III. The proclamation specified the boundaries of the areas within which Chianti wines could be produced and established a body to oversee production, shipping, fraud control, and wine trade (a sort of precursor to the Consortia).
Until the 18th century, Chianti was produced using only Sangiovese grapes.
The practice of blending different grape varieties to improve the quality of the wine dates back to the early 19th century.
During that period, various blends were experimented with, but it was Baron Bettino Ricasoli, between 1834 and 1837, who popularized the composition he deemed most suitable for producing a pleasant, sparkling, and easy-drinking red wine.
This composition would later become the basis for the official composition of Chianti wine: 70% Sangioveto (the local denomination for Sangiovese), 15% Canaiolo, 15% Malvasia, and the application of the Tuscan-style “governo” (drying) practice, which consists of taking a portion of the grapes, the healthiest and ripest—Sangiovese is preferable to Canaiolo—harvesting them early and leaving the bunches to dry on racks for six weeks. Once pressed, these grapes produce a must that, when added to the wine that has just finished fermenting and has burned all its sugars, triggers a second fermentation, which continues until spring.
The reference grape variety for the Chianti Classico DOCG remains Sangiovese, which must constitute at least 80% of the grapes used to produce Chianti Classico. Sangiovese is a grape very sensitive to external factors and has the ability to alter its aromas depending on the soil in which it is grown. Chianti Classico has a floral bouquet of iris and violets typical of the sandstone soil of this area, which constitutes its characterizing organoleptic element, with aromas of wild berries that derive from the calcareous soil.
The denomination’s wines include Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, and Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. Each wine is aged for a period of increasing length, limited to one year for the basic version, 24 months for the Riserva, and 30 months for the Gran Selezione.
WINE TASTING IN GREVE IN CHIANTI WINERIES
Baj Macario
CHIANTI – Loc. Mugnana, 5 – Greve in Chianti (FI). ENRICO’S ATELIER AT THE GATEWAY TO CHIANTI CLASSICO. It is not a large company in Chianti, but a small family-run business,…
Maurizio Brogioni Winery
CHIANTI – via S. Cresci 37, Montefioralle – Greve in Chianti (FI). Maurizio Brogioni Wineryis located in the municipality of Greve in Chianti, in the locality of Montefioralle. It is here that…
Fattoria Santo Stefano
CHIANTI – via Collegalle 3, Greve in Chianti (FI). Fattoria Santo Stefano is an ancient small rural village and it is located on the top of a hill at 450 meters m.l.s.,…
WINE TASTING IN GREVE IN CHIANTI WINERIES
Podere Cianfanelli
CHIANTI – Via della Montagnola, Strada in Chianti – Greve (FI), Podere Cianfanelli is a small organic family business. With a long-standing family tradition in the production and sale of grapes,…
Savignola
CHIANTI – Via Petriolo 58 – Greve in Chianti (FI) . Savignola Paolina is a small wine farm nestled in the heart of Chianti Classico, among the historical companies of this…
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