At the southern end of the Chianti Classico district are the vineyards of Barone Ricasoli. Now managed by the steady hand of Francesco Ricasoli, these ancient vineyards and the family that has managed ...

Chianti Classico — a region, not a quality designation, lodged between Florence and Siena in the heart of Tuscany — is Italy’s most famous source for Sangiovese-based reds. For many people it’s also ...

Everyone knows that Chianti Classico is one of the world’s most famous wines; its history dating back to the early 1700s accounts for much of its fascination and appeal. There have been countless ...

Visit the wine shelves of any California supermarket and you will find sitting there, untidy among all the fancy Italian wine bottles, a straw- covered bottle of Chianti. These quaint bottles, called ...

Jessica Dupuy is a Texas-based writer, educator, and consultant with a focus on wine, spirits, food, and travel. Her work has been featured in a variety of esteemed publications, including Decanter, ...

These longer-aged wines were once notable for being too oaky and powerful. Now, producers are letting the gorgeous purity of the sangiovese grape shine through. By Eric Asimov I could not have ...

The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. M&S Classics Chianti, Italy 2018, £8.50, Marks & Spencer Producers of ...

From weeknight to cellar, Chianti Classico overdelivers right now. Chianti Classico — a region, not a quality designation, lodged between Florence and Sienna in the heart of Tuscany — is Italy’s most ...