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Chianti territory

Chianti is a physical and historical area situated in the heart of Tuscany, characterised by its gentle rolling hillsides ; famous for its Chianti wine; the best-kown Italian wine in the world.

It is produced mainly with Sangiovese grapes, together with small quantities of other red/black grapes such as Canaiolo, Malvasia, Merlot etc. This gives a unique wine with a rich ruby colour, tending towards purple as it ages, with a harmonious taste, fragrant and smooth, with an intense wine aroma and touches of violets and red fruits.

Chianti may be drunk as a young wine, fresh and easy on the palate, or it may be matured, giving it its unique and much appreciated colour, aroma and taste.

The concept of "Chianti" developed progressively over time, from its origins in the XV century up to the moment in which it obtained official recognition with the Italian Ministerial Decree of 1932, which established the first rules of production, subsequently integrated by the recognition of the DOC appellation in 1967 and of the DOCG appellation in 1984.

It was then that the geographical boundaries of the production area were established, within which 8 "sub-zones" or additional appellations were recognised: Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Chianti Rufina, Chianti Classico, Chianti Montalbano, Chianti Colli Senesi, Chianti Colli Aretini, Chianti Colline Pisane and Chianti Montespertoli.

Of these, one of the most important, both in terms of quality of its wines and of the variety of areas of significant beauty is certainly the sub-zone which surrounds the city of Florence: "Chianti Colli Fiorentini".

Its name refers to the ancient tradition which identified the wines from this area in a direct and simple manner with the term "vinum florentinum" , meaning the wines from the Florentine hills, long before the official recognition of the Chianti appellation.

Chianti "Colli Fiorentini"

The appellation Chianti Colli Fiorentini comprises a large geographical area of Chianti, which covers 18 towns and villages around Florence: Barberino Val d'Elsa, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Montespertoli, Certaldo, San Casciano Val di Pesa, Montelupo Fiorentino, Lastra a Signa, Scandicci, Impruneta, Firenze, Bagno a Ripoli, Fiesole, Pontassieve, Rignano sull'Arno, Pelago, Reggello, Incisa Vald'Arno and Figline; all of which traditionally involved in the production of highly enjoyable wines .

The production regulations of the sub-zone impose much stricter conditions for Chianti Colli Fiorentini D.O.C.G. than those applied to DOCG Chianti: the yield per hectare, which is limited to 56 hl and the prohibition of the sale of the wine until the September following the harvest.