Chianti Classico: Virtual Series
session reference library
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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!
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
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.
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
Date: February 8, 2021
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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
Session 1: Video Recording
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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
Date: February 16, 2021
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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
Session 2: Video Recording
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Photos from Session:
For more information, maps, winery resources and additional information please visit: Chianti Classico Website & Resources
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Session 3: Chianti Classico in a Brave New World - Reconciling Tradition with Innovation and Contemporary Issues
Host: Michaela Morris
Date: February 22, 2021
Date: February 22, 2021
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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
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Photos from Session:
For more information, maps, winery resources and additional information please visit: Chianti Classico Website & Resources
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Session 4: Is Chianti Classico the Most Important Red Wine from Italy?
Host: Michael Godel
Date: February 25, 2021
Date: February 25, 2021
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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
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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
Date: March 2, 2021
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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
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Photos from Session:
For more information, maps, winery resources and additional information please visit: Chianti Classico Website & Resources
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Session 6: Deconstructing Chianti Classico: The Who, What, When, Where and Why of Assembling the Blend
Host: Michaela Morris
Date: March 8, 2021
Date: March 8, 2021
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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
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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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Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico
PRESIDENT
Giovanni Manetti
PRESS INFO & CONTACT
Silvia Fiorentini
E: fiorentini@chianticlassico.com
ADDRESS & INFO
Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico
Via Sangallo, 41 – Loc. Sambuca
50028 Barberino Tavarnelle (FI)
Tel: +39 055 82285
W: https://www.chianticlassico.com/en/consortium/
Contact: Christine Lechner
Giovanni Manetti
PRESS INFO & CONTACT
Silvia Fiorentini
E: fiorentini@chianticlassico.com
ADDRESS & INFO
Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico
Via Sangallo, 41 – Loc. Sambuca
50028 Barberino Tavarnelle (FI)
Tel: +39 055 82285
W: https://www.chianticlassico.com/en/consortium/
Contact: Christine Lechner
