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To help you stay connected with the Consorzio, producers, agents, and wines you tasted we have created a virtual library from the series for your reference. See Below!
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Update for June 2021: Chianti Classico has received it's first 100 Point review! 
The first perfect score (100 points) has been awarded to a Black Rooster wine, the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione CeniPrimo 2018 by Ricasoli. See more information and full details here

Update for July 2021: Articles Added Post-Sessions
We will continue to add and update this page with articles written and posted by our participants.
1. "
Red alert: Chianti is making a comeback", by. Christine Sismondo.  The Globe & Mail. 

Session 1: The Rise of the Black Rooster

Host: Michael Godel
Date: February 8, 2021

Wines Tasted During Session:
Wine 1: Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2018
Winery Representative: Roberto Stucchi Prinetti
Agent: Noble Estates - Contact: Petra Kotlan
Wine 2: Conti Capponi - Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico 2016
Winery Representative: Sebastiano Capponi
Agent: Nicholas Pearce Wines - Contact: Michelle Ratzlaff
Wine 3: Tenuta di Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva Bibbiano 2016
Winery Representative: Aleksandra Fadeeva
Agent: Le Sommelier - Contact: Bernard Stramwasser
Wine 4: Bindi Sergardi Chianti Classico Riserva Calidonia 2015
Winery Representative: Giulia Bernini​
Agent: Cru Wine Merchants - Contact: Melissa Pulvermacher
Wine 5: Melini Chianti Classico Riserva 2017
Winery Representative: Serena Bonfanti​
Agent: 
​Dandurand - Contact: ​Julie-Anne McNeilly
Session 1: Wine & Olive Oil Technical Sheets Download
Technical Sheets Zip File
File Size: 1074 kb
File Type: zip
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Session 1: Video Recording
Photos from Session:
For more information, maps, winery resources and additional information please visit: Chianti Classico Website & Resources
Additional reading on the topics covered in this Session can be found in Michael Godel's Articles:
- Four Questions for Chianti Classico
- Grande Chianti Classico

Session 2: Chianti Classico Best Practices Part I: Vineyards - A Close Look at Farming Techniques in Different Soils, Sub-Regions, and Vintage Conditions to Bring Out the Best in Sangiovese

Host: John Szabo
Date: February 16, 2021
Wines Tasted During Session:
Wine 1: San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico BIO 2018
Winery Representative: Nicolò Profeta
Agent: Woodman Wines & Spirits - Contact: Joel Wilcox
Wine 2: Castello di Monterinaldi Chianti Classico 2017
Winery Representative: Fabrizio Benedetti
Agent: Artisanal Wines - Contact: Bob Yakimetz
Wine 3: Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Classico "Tenuta Sant'Alfonso” 2017
Winery Representative: Sergio Zingarelli
Agent: Profile Wine Group - Contact: Angeline Prodhon
Wine 4: San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva Il Grigio 2017 Castelnuovo Berardenga
Winery Representative: Leonardo Bellaccini
​Agent: Charton Hobbs - Contact: Howard Kaman
Wine 5: Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione San Marcellino 2014
Winery Representative: Marco Ricasoli
​Agent: Le Grand Cellier - Contact: ​Francis Daneau
Olive Oil: San Felice - ​IL GRIGIO OLIO E.V. DOP CHIANTI CLASSICO
Session 2: Wine Technical Sheets Download
Technical Sheets Zip File
File Size: 1036 kb
File Type: zip
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Session 2: Video Recording
Photos from Session:
Terroirs Monterinaldi Summary Update.pdf
File Size: 29022 kb
File Type: pdf
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For more information, maps, winery resources and additional information please visit: Chianti Classico Website & Resources


Session 3: Chianti Classico in a Brave New World - Reconciling Tradition with Innovation and Contemporary Issues

Host: Michaela Morris
Date: February 22, 2021
Wines Tasted During Session:
Wine 1: Ricasoli Chianti Classico Brolio 2018
Winery Representatives: Francesco Ricasoli,  Carmen Uriarte Rodríguez & Filippo Vanni
Agent: The Case for Wine – Contact: Ruben Elmer
Wine 2: Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Cavaliere d'Oro 2017
Winery Representatives: Silvia Bottelli & Federico Cerelli
Agent: Marc Anthony Wine & Spirits – Contact: Carrie Lauro
Wine 3: Querciabella Chianti Classico 2017
Winery Representatives: Emilia Marinig & Giorgio Fragiacomo
Agent: Grape Brands – Contact: Annette Silvestri
Wine 4: Fattoria della Aiola Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016
Winery Representative: Natalia Meylunas
​Agent: United Stars – Contact: Mikhail Polienko
Wine 5: Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016 
Winery Representatives: 
Fanny Hadeq & Giovanni Mazzei
​Agent: Profile Wine Group – Contact: Anthony Romantini
Olive Oil: CASTELLO DI BROLIO MONOCULTIVAR MORAIOLO 2020 OLIO EXTRA VERGINE DOP DEL CHIANTI CLASSICO
Session 3: Wine Technical Sheets Download
Technical Sheets Zip File
File Size: 1057 kb
File Type: zip
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Photos from Session:
For more information, maps, winery resources and additional information please visit: Chianti Classico Website & Resources


Session 4: Is Chianti Classico the Most Important Red Wine from Italy?

Host: Michael Godel
Date: February 25, 2021
Wines Tasted During Session:
Wine 1: Colambaio di Cencio Chianti Classico Monticello 2018
Winery Representative: Chiara Destefanis
Agent: Majestic Wines – Contact: Guy Di Lecce
Wine 2: Carpineta Fontalpino Chianti Classico 2018
Winery Representatives: Filippo Cresti & Alice Marsili
Agent: Grape Brands – Contact: Annette Silvestri
Wine 3: Istine Chianti Classico 2016
Winery Representative: 
Angela Fronti
Agent: Cavinona – Contact: Sarah Wyse
Wine 4: Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2017
Winery Representative: 
Laura Bianchi
​Agent: Stem Wine Group – Contact: Liz Morellato
Wine 5: Il Palagio Di Panzano Chianti Classico Riserva ​2014
Winery Representative: 
Monia Piccini
​Agent: Infinite Wines – Contact: Mark Low
Wine 6: Tolaini Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Montebello 2015
Winery Representative: 
Francesco Rosi
Agent: 
Banville Wine Merchants Inc. – Contact: Conrad Reimer​
Session 4: Wine Technical Sheets Download
Technical Sheets Zip File
File Size: 1888 kb
File Type: zip
Download File

Photos from Session:
For more information, maps, winery resources and additional information please visit: Chianti Classico Website & Resources
Additional reading on the topics covered in this Session can be found in Michael Godel's Articles:
- Four Questions for Chianti Classico
- Grande Chianti Classico

Session 5: Chianti Classico Best Practices Part II - Winemaking. A Close Look at Winemaking Techniques to Bring Out the ”Best" in Sangiovese

Host: John Szabo
Date: March 2, 2021
Wines Tasted During Session:
Wine 1: Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico DOCG 2018 
Winery Representative: 
Federica Mascheroni Stianti
Agent: Rogers & Company – Contact: Neil MacQuarie
Wine 2: Riecine Chianti Classico DOCG 2018
Winery Representatives: Elisa Gramaccioni & Alessandro Campatelli
Agent: Terra Firma Brands – Contact: Marnie Williamson
Wine 3: Pagliarese Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016
Winery Representative: Chiara Leonini
Agent: Lifford Wines – Contact: Despina Triantos
Wine 4: Tenuta Carobbio Chianti Classico 2015 
Winery Representatives: 
Enrico Pimazzoni & Dario Faccin
​Agent: Alta Wines ​– Contact: Domenico Basile
Wine 5: Carpineto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015  
Winery Representatives: Antonio Michael Zaccheo & Camilla Monechi
​Agent: Univins ​– Contact: Ashley Clarke
Wine 6: Castello della Paneretta Chianti Classico Riserva 2013 
Winery Representative: 
Alberto Albisetti ​
​Agent: Halpern Wines – Contact: Paul Koster
Session 5: Wine Technical Sheets Download
Technical Sheets Zip File
File Size: 1501 kb
File Type: zip
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Photos from Session:
For more information, maps, winery resources and additional information please visit: Chianti Classico Website & Resources


Session 6: Deconstructing Chianti Classico: The Who, What, When, Where and Why of Assembling the Blend

Host: Michaela Morris
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Date: March 8, 2021
Wines Tasted During Session:
Wine 1: Castello di Radda Chianti Classico DOCG  2018
Winery Representative: Eleonora Maoddi
Agent: Epic Wines and Spirits ​– Contact: Kevin Lynch
Wine 2: Le Miccine Chianti Classico DOCG 2018 
Winery Representative: Paula Papini Cook
Agent: Avant-Garde Vins et Spiritueux – Contact: Charles Delisle
Wine 3: Valvirginio Chianti Classico DOCG  Nero dei Venti 2015
Winery Representative: Monique Salotti
Agent: United Stars – Contact: Mikhail Polienko
Wine 4: Tenute Poggio Bonelli Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2017
Winery Representative: Lorenzo Ficini
​Agent: Vinoluna – Contact: Leo Hekim
Wine 5: Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016  
Winery Representatives: Andrea D'Alessio & Barbara Andrea Widmer 
​​Agent: Noble Estates​ – Contact: Petra Kotlan
Wine 6: Castello Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico DOCG  La Prima Gran Selezione 2016
Winery Representative: Victoria Matta
​​Agent: Signature Wines & Spirits – Contact: Brian Banyard
Session 6: Wine Technical Sheets Download
Technical Sheets Zip File
File Size: 1453 kb
File Type: zip
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Photos & Digital Resources for Session:
For more information, maps, winery resources and additional information please visit: Chianti Classico Website & Resources


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