The region transforms during the Chianti Classico e festival. Black roosters can be found everywhere! Take a peek right here! http://youtu.be/cboEUHQsQNc
With scenes from a previous year. Will you be in this year’s film footage? Next year’s?
For past holiday gifts, you’ve given bottles of wine, you’ve purchased the beautiful wine books, and you’ve shipped your friends endless numbers of wine coasters.
Surprise them this year with something from one of the world’s classic wine regions- a baseball cap, a biking jersey, an apron from Chianti Classico.
there are so many good things on this list! Visit www.chianticlassico.com/catalogo and finish up that holiday shopping for the wine lovers on your list today!
You are finally going to do it, right? You are going to visit Chianti Classico in the Tuscan region of Italy. Tuscany may be the most beautiful wine region in the world. I am sure you have heard too many times “ooh that reminds me of Tuscany” when a gorgeous view is displayed in front of you. Well, now it is your turn to gain bragging rights.
This is some of what you will see:
You absolutely must go taste some of the world’s most famous wines: Chianti Classico. The Chianti Classico Consorizo has made this easy. Click here for their website listing of wineries:
http://www.chianticlassico.com/en/aziende/?sv=67
Could there really be one road encompassing all of the liquid treasures of Chianti Classico? World renown wine and varietal olive oils that make wine enthusiasts and foodies swoon? YES, is the answer. The Chianti Classico Wine and Olive Oil Road was created in 2008 in a geographical area that covers nine communities in Florence and Siena. The Strada, as it is called, unites not only wine and food, but historical and artistic treasures as well as hotels, farm houses with visitor quarters, restaurants, shops and more, across the linked areas.
While all things intriguing can be found on the Strada today, its existence is also a travel into history, for the road has existed since the times of the Etruscans, the Romans and when Florence and Siena fought for control of the Chianti Classico region.
When you plan your first or next trip to Chianti Classico, you’ll be amazed at all of the sights and treasures you will find along the Strada del Chianti Classico.
Bike lovers unite in Chianti Classico
Take a look at the big ride and festival here: ttp://vimeo.com/20622427
From May 25 to June 3, the whole territory of Chianti Classico will host Chianti Classico è (Chianti Classico Is). It is a week full of wine tastings, culinary events, art exhibits, music, and entertainment.
Click here to see all the fun that was had in previous years’ celebrations.
For more information and to see the schedule of events, click here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhP11TDMeoI&feature=share
In 2010, Chianti Classico produced 7,000,581 gallons of wine. That would fill over 140,000 standard bathtubs.
Chianti Classio’s territory is comprised of 173,000 acres. That’s the size of nearly 173,000 American football fields.
There are 25,000 acres of vineyards in Chianti Classico. The same amount of vineyards make up the North County area in California, which runs from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles.
Every bottle of Chianti Classico bears the special emblem of the black rooster. Why? Legend or myth, here is the story that has been passed down through time.
Welcome! We are thrilled to be sharing the remarkable expression of Sangiovese, and the best of Tuscany, with you through this new Chianti Classico blog.