Chianti Classico index

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2 passport

3 the territory

4 The quality pyramid

6 the original

8 THE HISTORY

10 the consortium

11 the legend

12 NOT JUST WINE

14 Wine estates Classico passport

Name Chianti Classico DOCG Year of birth 1716: the borders of the production zone are delimited Place of birth The territory lying between the provinces of and that covers the municipalities of , , and and parts of the municipalities of Barberino Val d’, , , San Casciano Val di Pesa and Total area of the territory 70,000 ha / 172,900 a Total vineyard area 10,000 ha / 25,000 a Vineyards registered as 7,200 ha / 18,000 a Chianti Classico Grapes permitted Sangiovese: from a minimum of 80% to a maximum of 100% by production Other permitted red grapes (indigenous or international): regulations maximum 20% Average annual bottle output 35/38 million (last 10 years) Average annual output 270,000 hl / 7,135,000 gal (last 10 years) Consorzio Vino 523 of which bottlers 315 Chianti Classico members

exported to 130 countries in 2017

Italy 23% United States 33% Germany 12% Canada 8% Scandinavia 5% United Kingdom 4% Switzerland 3% Japan 3% Benelux 2% China and Hong Kong 2% Russia 1% France 1% Other countries 3% 2

toronto | 2018 Chianti Classico the territory

The Chianti area is mainly covered with wood- soil is widespread in the San Casciano in Val di lands, principally oak, chestnut and pine as well Pesa, while Greve in Chianti and all the lower al- as cypress, situated on a plateau at altitudes be- titude areas have typically clayey limestone soil; tween 200 and 800 metres. The highest altitude large sandstone rocks characterize the Monti del for growing grapes for Chianti Classico wine is Chianti ridge; alberese is the principal element 700 metres a.s.l. The local climate is continental of the central-southern area, and tuffstone rock with significant day-night temperature variation, is found in most of the Castelnuovo Berardenga generally low winter temperatures – below 4-5°C area. The areas with a marked sandstone pres- – and hot, dry summers, often reaching tempera- ence are severe and steep while the limestone tures of over 35°C. hills are softer and rounder, and the clayey hills Geologically the land is a shield of clayey schists are even gentler. (marl), with layers of scaly clay, alberese and fine Almost all the Chianti Classico production area, limestone sandstone. The dark brown soil tends though, has soil rich in stony material, especially not to be deep, with structures ranging from marl. clayey-sand to stony with average clay content. Two-thirds of the whole area is covered with The type of land varies considerably from one woods. Oak trees are present everywhere while area to another, making it impossible to make a chestnuts are found mainly in the eastern area, clear subdivision of the various soil types typical conifers in the higher altitudes and pine woods in of Chianti. But it can also be said that marl-based the lower hills south of Florence.

FLORENCE

Milan S. Casciano Venice in Val di Pesa

Tavarnelle Val di Pesa Greve in Chianti Barberino Rome Val d’Elsa Radda in Chianti

Poggibonsi Castellina Gaiole in Chianti in Chianti

Castelnuovo Berardenga SIENA

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toronto | 2018 Chianti Classico The quality pyramid

In 2013 the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico members’ assembly approved important changes to the pro- duction regulations leading to a reorganization of the Black Rooster DOCG, and added another typology, Gran Selezione, on top of the traditional two, Annata and Riserva. It’s the first that Italian wine legislation has permitted introduction of a new typology of wine at the summit of a denomination’s quality pyramid. Nowadays the production of Gran Selezione accounts for about 4% of the Chianti Classico production. Gran Selezione is made exclusively from a winery’s own grapes grown in its finest vineyards according to strict regulations that make it a truly premium wine, a new point of reference on the world wine scene. Gran Selezione is also able to enhance the different characteristics of a broad and variegated territory divided into nine municipalities and different climatic and soil zones but united by the unmistakable Sangiovese “signature”. From the organoleptic viewpoint Gran Selezione has a great structure that, thanks to grape selection and long refinement, gives superior balance and harmony, depth of flavor and aromatic complexity. On the palate it combines immediacy of fruit with the fascinating nuances typical of wines that take long to evolve.

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Wine produced from single vineyard or from a selection of the estate’s best grapes Minimum aging requirement: 30 months, including 3 months of bottle aging Stricter chemical parameters and outstanding organoleptic characteristics

Chianti Classico Riserva Miniminimum aging requirement: 24 months including 3 months of bottle aging Specific chemical parameters and organoleptic characteristics

Chianti Classico Annata Specific chemical parameters and organoleptic characteristics

N.B. In every case the vintner has to declare the wine destination when applying for certification

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toronto | 2018 QUALITY PRODUCTION: AN EVEN STRONGER BRAND: AN INTENTIONAL CHOICE ENERGY, PRIDE AND ELEGANCE

When applying for suitability certification of a The Black Rooster trademark that since 2005 has product, the vintner must always declare in ad- stood for the entire Chianti Classico appellation vance whether the wine is to be used for Chianti has been given a graphic revision in 2013 to Classico Annata, Riserva or Gran Selezione. make it stand out even more on every bottle of Chianti Classico, always Bordeux-style shaped. The logo with the Black Rooster symbol, is not anymore on the governmental seal, but it is to be located more visibly, on the neck of the bottle or rear label. a product that’s always certified

Batches of Chianti Classico wine can be marketed only if certified as suitable by the pertinent control organization. Uncertified bulk wine can no longer be marketed; even in the case of blends of already certified batches the blend itself must undergo suit- ability tests.

Chianti Classico Chianti Classico Chianti Classico Annata Riserva Gran Selezione Alcohol content 12% vol. 12.5% vol. 13% vol. (minimum) Aging 12 months 24 months 30 months (minimum) Minimum non-reductive 24.0 g/l 25.0 g/l 26.0 g/l extract Total minimum 4.5 g/l 4.5 g/l 4.5 g/l acidity Characteristics Fruity, fine, appealing, nicely Fruity, with fineness Fruity, spicy, enveloping where balanced and easy to drink, enhanced by wood that elegance, structure, fresh, with balanced doesn’t stand out but fineness and balanced tannins maturation. accompanies and sustains and acidity beget wines the wine’s structure, of great substance consistency and persistence. and aging potential. 5

toronto | 2018 Chianti Classico the original

There has always been an idiomatic-geographic Chianti confusion between two different DOCGs: Chianti The name of a territory delimited in 1716 that today Classico and Chianti. While in the enological field covers 9 municipalities under the provinces of Florence there are two separate terms, “Chianti Classico” and Siena. and “Chianti,” from the historical-geographical standpoint there is only the term “Chianti.” Chianti For consumers, but even for wine insiders, the bor- The name of a wine made in Tuscany but not in the derline between these two contexts is so unclear geographical zone called “Chianti”. that the adjective “Classico” is often omitted in de- scribing a Chianti Classico in tastings, comments Chianti Classico and articles. In fact, that adjective is very impor- The name of the wine made in the geographical zone tant, because it distinguishes Chianti Classico from called “Chianti”. Only this wine is entitled to be Chianti wine. They are two distinct and separate identified with the historic Black Rooster symbol. DOCGs, with two different sets of production regu- lations, production zones and consortiums for the Chianti Classico DOCG wine production zone protection of the product. Chianti DOCG wine production zone

Florence

Pisa

Arezzo

Siena

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BLEND

Sangiovese 80% - 100% 70% - 100%

Other authorized Up to 20% Up to 30% red grape varieties

White grape varieties Not permitted Up to 10%

CULTIVATION

Vine density per hectare 4,400 plants 4,000 plants

Maximum 7.5 tons per hectare 9 tons per hectare grape output 2 kilos per vine 3 kilos per vine

Irrigation Limited under ministerial approval Limited under ministerial approval

MINIMUM ALCOHOL CONTENT

Annata 12% vol. 10.5% vol.

Riserva 12.5% vol. 11.5% vol.

Gran Selezione 13% vol.

RELEASE CONSUMPTION

From October 1 of the year following From March 1 of the year following Annata the harvest the harvest

24 months aging from January 1 24 months aging from January 1 of Riserva of the year following the harvest the year following the harvest (including 3 months of bottle refinement)

30 months aging from January 1 Gran Selezione of the year following the harvest (including 3 months of bottle refinement)

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toronto | 2018 Chianti Classico THE HISTORY

Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, officially delimited the production zone of Chianti wine. Creation of the Consortium for the protection of typical Chianti wine and its mark of origin; the trademark chosen is the Black Rooster.

1716 1924 1932 1984

The adjective “Classico” is added by ministerial decree to distinguish the original Chianti from the wine made outside the territory delimited in 1716.

The first document containing the oldest mention “Chianti” was made in the territory called “Chianti”. of Chianti, denoting the origin of its wine, dates The unbreakable link between the wine and the back to 1398. Chianti as a wine is mentioned in a area sharing a name was protected in the notice letter of 1404 from the owner of Vignamaggio to of Cosimo III, to determine ope legis which products the merchant Datini. Documents from 1427 show could bear the name “Chianti”, and establishing that Chianti was an established red wine. And in the that “Chianti has been defined and shall be from 1500s it began to be consumed by Popes, for exam- Spedaluzzo to Greve; from there to Panzano, with ple Pope Paul III in around 1536 on the recommen- all the domain of Radda, which is in three parts, dation of Sante Lancerio, historian, geographer and Radda, Gajole and Castellina, to the border of the above all, the Pope’s personal wine bottler. In the State of Siena”. The legislator’s task was further 16th century, too, the famous artist Giorgio Vasari anticipated with a notice in July of the same year wrote that: “This, Sir, is Chianti, with the river of the through the institution of a monitoring congrega- Pesa and Elsa valleys, the horns full of fruit, at their tion for production, delivery, control against fraud, feet a more mature Bacchus, for the excellent wi- and wine sales. The phenomenon of fraudulent sa- nes of that land; and in the distance I drew Castelli- les of Chianti wine for export, especially England, na, Radda, and Brolio, with their emblems; and the had become widespread. arms of the shield held by that young man, repre- senting Chianti, is a black rooster in a yellow field”. In the early 20th century, when the fame of Chianti wine was increasing year by year and its In 1716 Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, officially production territory was no longer able to meet delimited the Chianti production zone: an area lying a growing national and foreign demand, wine between the cities of Florence and Siena where the began to be made outside the Chianti zone de- homonymous wine was produced and was already limited in 1716, which was also called “Chianti” or enjoying great success. At that time the wine called “Chianti-style” wine.

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toronto | 2018 Chianti Classico obtains DOCG status (Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin), the highest recognition The assembly of the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico for premium Italian wines. members approves a set of changes to production regulations leading to an authentic revamping of the denomination. Gran Selezione is born.

1996 2010 2013 2016

Chianti Classico becomes A change to an Italian law bans the Chianti Classico an independent DOCG. production of Chianti wine in Chianti celebrates its 300th Classico production zone. anniversary.

And so in 1924 to defend their own wines, makers the ministerial decree of 5th August 1996 decla- of the original Chianti founded the Consorzio per la red Chianti Classico at last an independent D.O.C.G., tutela del vino tipico del Chianti e della sua marca with separate production specifications from di origine (Consortium for the protection of typical Chianti wine. Chianti wine and its mark of origin). The trademark immediately chosen was the Black Rooster, historic Since then, Chianti and Chianti Classico have been symbol of the Chianti Military League and depicted two distincted appellations with different specifi- by Giorgio Vasari on the ceiling of the Salone dei cations and production zones. Cinquecento at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. More over, in 2010 a national law banned the pro- duction of Chianti wines within the Chianti Classico In 1932 a specific ministerial decree was issued to wines production zone. distinguish the Chianti made in its zone of origin by adding the adjective “Classico”. In 2013 the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico mem- Since then, Chianti wine produced outside the bers’ assembly approved important changes to the geographical area has been called “Chianti” while production regulations leading to a reorganization Chianti Classico is the wine made within the origi- of the Black Rooster DOCG, and added another nal production zone, the one known since 1716 as typology, Gran Selezione, on top of the traditional “Chianti”. two, Annata and Riserva.

In 1984, Chianti – and consequently the older area In 2016 the territory of Chianti Classico celebrated of origin of Chianti Classico – obtained D.O.C.G. sta- 300th Anniversary since the issue of Cosimo III’s tus (Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of notice and it was announced that the territory of Origin), the highest recognition of quality for Ita- Chianti Classico is applying for the candidacy as a lian wines. At the close of a 70-year legal journey, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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toronto | 2018 Chianti Classico the consortium

From its foundation the Consortium has been ERGA OMNES protecting, overseeing and valorizing the Chian- ti Classico denomination. From the Consortium for the protection of typical Chianti wine and its After the issue of the European Community CMO mark of origin of the 1924 to today’s Consorzio (Common Market Organization) on wine, Italy passed Vino Chianti Classico the organization has chan- a decree that replaced the former law on denomina- ged its name and the design of its logo, but its tions of origin so that now organizations with a high trademark has always been the historic symbol of degree of representation of a denomination can act the Black Rooster. for all their wineries to valorize the denomination and its trademark. Today the Consortium, which represents nearly 96% of the DOCG production, is one of the prin- Consortia for protection that represent at least 66% cipal representative for the institutional orga- of the denomination and 40% of its wineries are nizations in Italy and in the European Union in therefore permitted to manage all control, protec- the grape-growing and winemaking sector. It is tion and valorization work, reinforcing their roles. internally organized into different departments performing its official tasks: safeguarding the de- In addition, the law enables a consortium with these nomination, valorizing the brand and providing a requirements to define policies to drive the offer in variety of services to its members. order to safeguard and protect product quality and help to better coordinate how the denomination is The entire production chain, from grape growing put on the market. to wine bottling, is supervised by a tracking sy- stem the data of which are entered into a public database. The Consortium also closely monitors its wines on the market, also on the web.

Another important part of its activities consists of research and development in the agronomic and enological fields, in collaboration with prestigious educational and research institutes.

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toronto | 2018 Chianti Classico the legend

The trademark always found on bottles of Chianti On the fatal day, as soon as it was freed from the Classico is the Black rooster, historic symbol of the the rooster began to crow, although dawn Chianti Military League and among other things was still far away. His loud crowing allowed the depicted by famous artist Giorgio Vasari on the Florentine knight to set off posthaste and much ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento at Palazzo ahead of his Sienese counterpart who had to wait Vecchio in Florence. for daybreak for his rooster to crow. And since the The history of this symbol also includes a curious Florentine horseman had such a head start he met legend from medieval times recounting an event up with the Sienese knight at , a mere 12 that in actual fact led to the definition of the politi- kilometers from the latter’s departure point. cal boundaries of the Chianti territory, with a black And so nearly all of Chianti was brought under the rooster’s behavior ostensibly decisive. power of the , much earlier than the defeat of Siena itself. As the legend has it, in medieval times when the Republics of Florence and Siena were bitterly figh- ting for dominance, Chianti territory – because it lies between the two cities – was constantly fought over. To end the dispute and establish definitive borders of dominion, a very odd method was cho- sen. It was agreed that two knights would depart from their respective cities and fix the boundary point at where they met. Departure was to be at dawn and the signal to ride given by rooster crow, quite logical for an epoch when daily routines were paced by natural rhythm. In preparing for the event, more importance was given to the choice of the rooster than of the rider or the horse. The Sie- neses chose a white rooster, and the Florentines a black one, which they kept in a small, dark chicken coop and practically starved for so many days that it was desperate.

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toronto | 2018 Chianti Classico NOT JUST WINE

The Consorzio Olio DOP Chianti Classico (Chianti Founded in 2013 the Chianti Classico Company Classico PDO Olive Oil Consortium) was founded in develops marketing strategies to promote the 1975 in the wake of the Consortium for protection Black Rooster brand through management of the of the homonymous wine. Since 2001 has been safe- merchandising line and the launch of Black Rooster guarding and promoting the DOP (Protected Denom- stores in Italy. Among current projects, it counts ination of Origin), following the same criteria that the Casa Chianti Classico in the newly restored for more than thirty years have established whether Convent of Santa Maria al Prato in Radda in Chi- or not an extra-virgin olive oil can be a certified Chi- anti, the very first home to wine & food excellence anti Classico DOP. under the aegis of Chianti Classico. The main event The consortium assists producers in their constant organized by Company involves the area’s best- efforts to create oils that always maintain high levels loved sport: cycling. Every year the Granfondo del of the components that actively benefit health and Gallo Nero, a race for professionals and amateurs, give the product “classic” flavors and fragrances. attracts hundreds of fans from all over the world. Featuring fine fruity taste with hints of raw artichoke and fresh grass, clean and nicely spicy on the palate, Today, the 18th century former convent of Santa Chianti Classico DOP olive oil is the result and expres- Maria al Prato houses the Consorzio’s public area sion of the territory in which it is made by more than Casa Chianti Classico, with two permanent exhi- 300 consortium members. The work of the Consorzio bitions. The first is Feeling Chianti Classico, which doesn’t end among the olive trees and oil presses, leads visitors through the sensory approach to however, but extends to other fields, promoting the tasting, focusing specifically on the features of Black Rooster’s extra-virgin through scientific and Gallo Nero wines. The second, Millesettecentosedi- educational events throughout the world. ci, offers a simple, accessible account of the three centuries of socio economic and cultural history The Fondazione per la Tutela del Territorio del that have shaped the Chianti Classico area, using Chianti Classico - Onlus (Foundation for the Pro- the great events of world history as a constant tection of Chianti Classico Territory) is a non-profit guide and reference. At the Casa Chianti Classico organization founded in 1991 by the Consorzio Vino visitors find also a bistrot-wineshop, with a selec- Chianti Classico. Since its start the foundation’s tioned traditional menu and a wine list rich of wine specific mission has been to protect the territory’s form the territory. environmental assets and valorize its artistic and cultural heritage. Chianti has always been a bor- derland, harsh and difficult, that over the centuries thanks to human endeavor managed to become one of the world’s most appealing rural areas. In addi- tion to being a fundament of its cultural identity, Chianti’s land is one of its main resources and therefore needs defending and protecting. Since 2016 the Fondazione was been promoting the candidacy of the territory of Chianti Classico as Unesco World Heritage Site.

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Chianti Classico WINE ESTATES

page page 15 Bibbiano 22 Fattoria di 15 Borgo Scopeto 22 Fèlsina 16 Canonica a Cerreto 23 Il Molino di Grace 16 Cantine Melini 23 17 Carobbio 24 Losi Querciavalle 17 Carpineto 24 Principe Corsini - Villa Le Corti 18 Casale dello Sparviero 25 Querciabella 18 Castello di Albola 25 Rocca di Castagnoli 19 Castello di Fonterutoli 26 Ruffino 19 Castello di Gabbiano 26 Vallepicciola 20 Castello di Meleto 27 Villa Calcinaia 20 Castello di Monsanto 27 Villa Trasqua 21 Castello Vicchiomaggio 28 Viticcio 21 Famiglia Cecchi

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toronto | 2018 Bibbiano

Castellina in Chianti (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.bibbiano.com 1 Bi bb ian o Chianti Classico DOCG Bibbiano 2016 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 60,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Bibbiano 2014 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 30,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigna del Capannino 2015 100% Sangiovese Grosso Bottles produced: 15,000

Agent in Ontario Le Sommelier Inc. - Bernard Stramwasser [email protected] - www.lesommelier.com Ph. (416) 603 7026

Borgo Scopeto o Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.borgoscopeto.com 2 pet co Chianti Classico DOCG Borgo Scopeto 2015 S orgo

90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Colorino B Bottles produced: 170,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Misciano 2013 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 20,000 2018 |

Agent in Ontario The Case for Wine - Terry Milne [email protected] - www.thecaseforwine.com Ph. (416) 482 0241 toronto

15 Canonica a Cerreto o Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.canonicacerreto.it 3

a Ce rr et Chianti Classico DOCG Canonica a Cerreto 2014 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot Bottles produced: 40,000 o ni c Can Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Canonica a Cerreto 2013 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet, 5% Merlot Bottles produced: 40,000

Agent in Ontario Frontier Wine Merchants - Mirko Gosgnach [email protected] - www.frontierwine.ca Ph. (416) 275 8111

Cantine Melini

Poggibonsi (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.cantinemelini.it 4 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva La Selvanella 2013

Cantine Me l ini Cantine 100% Sangiovese Grosso Bottles produced: 80,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Melini 2011 80% Sangiovese, 20% complementary red grape varieties Bottles produced: 25,000 2018 |

Agent in Ontario Philippe Dandurand Wines - Shanahan Darren [email protected] - www.vinsdandurand.com Ph. (416) 368 3344 TORONTO

16 Carobbio

Panzano in Chianti (Florence) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.tenutacarobbio.com 5 i o robb Ca Chianti Classico DOCG Carobbio 2014 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot Bottles produced: 45,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Carobbio 2013 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 13,000

Agent in Ontario Apparition Wine & Spirit - Katherine Mellin [email protected] - www.apparitionwines.com Ph. (416) 557 5145

Carpineto o Greve in Chianti (Florence) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.carpineto.com 6

Chianti Classico DOCG Carpineto 2016 r pinet Ca 80% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 300,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Carpineto 2013 80% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 200,000 2018 |

Agent in Ontario Univins et Spiritueux - Mitch Parmasar [email protected] - www.univins.ca Ph. (905) 990 3580 toronto

17 Casale dello Sparviero

Castellina in Chianti (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.casaledellosparviero.it 7 Chianti Classico DOCG Casale dello Sparviero 2016 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 120,000 ie ro rv Spa a l e d llo s

Ca Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Casale dello Sparviero 2015 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 20,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigna P aronza 2013 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 2,666

Agent in Ontario Frontier Wine Merchants - Mirko Gosgnach [email protected] - www.frontierwine.ca Ph. (416) 275 8111

Castello di Albola

Radda in Chianti (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.albola.it 8 Chianti Classico DOCG Castello di Albola 2015

a d i Albol te llo 95% Sangiovese, 5% complementary red grape varieties s

Ca Bottles produced: 600,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Castello di Albola 2014 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 50,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Santa Caterina 2015 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 25,000 2018 |

Agent in Ontario Sebastien Oullet [email protected] Ph. (514) 830 9910 TORONTO

18 Castello di Fonterutoli

Castellina in Chianti (Siena) Table Nr. ol i [email protected] - www.mazzei.it 9 ut

Chianti Classico DOCG Fonterutoli 2015 o nte r 90% Sangiovese, 10% Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot Bottles produced: 340,000 d i F te llo Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Ser Lapo 2014 s Ca 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot Bottles produced: 100,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Castello Fonterutoli 2013 92% Sangiovese, 8% Malvasia Nera and Colorino Bottles produced: 60,000

Agent in Ontario Profile Wine Group - Anthony Romantini [email protected] - www.profilewinegroup.com Ph. (416) 598 0033

Castello di Gabbiano

San Casciano in Val di P esa (Florence) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.castellogabbiano.it 10 Chianti Classico DOCG Gabbiano 2015 90% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino, 5% Merlot bb ian o d i Ga te llo

Bottles produced: 350,000 s Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Castello di Gabbiano 2014 Ca 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot Bottles produced: 135,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Bellezza 2013 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 27,000 2018 |

Agent in Ontario Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits - Anita Webb [email protected] - www.markanthony.com Ph. (647) 749 7801 toronto

19 Castello di Meleto o Gaiole in Chianti (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.castellomeleto.it 11 Chianti Classico DOCG Meleto 2016

d i Me l et te llo 100% Sangiovese s

Ca Bottles produced: 120,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Vigna Casi 2015 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 25,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Castello di Meleto 2012 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 7,000

Agent in Ontario Colio Estate Wines - Kelly Elliott [email protected] - www.coliowinery.com Ph. (800) 263 0802

Castello di Monsanto o Barberino Val d’Elsa (Florence) Table Nr. ant [email protected] - www.castellodimonsanto.it 12 Chianti Classico DOCG Monsanto 2016 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and Colorino

d i M o n s te llo Bottles produced: 50,000 s

Ca Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Monsanto 2015 90% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino and Canaiolo Bottles produced: 250,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Il Poggio 2013 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 16,000 2018 |

Agent in Ontario Carpe Vinum - Paul Mathews [email protected] - www.cviwines.ca Ph. (416) 265 2015 TORONTO

20 Castello Vicchiomaggio

Greve in Chianti (Florence) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.vicchiomaggio.it 13 gg i o Chianti Classico DOCG Guado Alto 2016 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 5,000 hi om a Vi cc te llo s

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Agostino Petri 2015 Ca 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottles produced: 35,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione La Prima 2015 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot Bottles produced: 9,000

Agent in Ontario Signature Wine & Spirits - Brian Banyard [email protected] - www.signaturews.ca Ph. (905) 815 8865

Famiglia Cecchi

Castellina in Chianti (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.cecchi.net 14 hi cc Chianti Classico DOCG Storia di Famiglia 2015

90% Sangiovese, 10% complementary red grape varieties m i gl ia Ce Fa Bottles produced: 900,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Valore di Famiglia 2015 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 13,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Villa Cerna “Primocolle” 2015 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 60,000 2018 |

Agent in Ontario Charton Hobbs - Kevin Chisholm [email protected] - www.chartonhobbs.com Ph. (905) 238 3222-305 toronto

21 Fattoria di Valiano

Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.tenutepiccini.it 15 Chianti Classico DOCG Poggio Teo 2013

l ian o or ia d i Va 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 40,000 Fatt Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Fattoria di Valiano 2012 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Bottles produced: 60,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 6.38 2013 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot Bottles produced: 20,000

Agent in Ontario Wine Lovers - Pino Piscitelli [email protected] - www.wineloversagency.com Ph. (416) 551 6898

Fèlsina

Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.felsina.it

Fè ls ina 16 Chianti Classico DOCG Berardenga 2016 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 260,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Rancia 2015 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 40,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Colonia 2015 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 3,000 2018 |

Agent in Ontario Lifford Wine & Spirits - Scott Mervin [email protected] - www.lifford.com Ph. (416) 440 4101 TORONTO

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Panzano in Chianti (Florence) Table Nr. a [email protected] - www.ilmolinodigrace.com 17 Chianti Classico DOCG Il Molino di Grace 2014* 90% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, Canaiolo and Malvasia Nera

Bottles produced: 80,000 Il M ol in o d i G r Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Il Molino di Grace 2014* 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 20,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Il Margone 2012 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 18,000 *organic wine Agent in Ontario Frontier Wine Merchants - Mirko Gosgnach [email protected] - www.frontierwine.ca Ph. (905) 270 1919

Lornano

Castellina in Chianti (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.lornano.it

18 or nan o L Chianti Classico DOCG Lornano 2013 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 120,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Le Bandite 2013 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 30,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Lornano 2012 85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot Bottles produced: 10,000 2018 |

Agent in Ontario Frontier Wine Merchants - Mirko Gosgnach [email protected] - www.frontierwine.ca Ph. (416) 275 8111 toronto

23 Losi Querciavalle

Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) Table Nr. a ll e v [email protected] - www.agricolalosi.it 19 Chianti Classico DOCG Querciavalle 2012 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo ia i Que rc os L Bottles produced: 25,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Querciavalle 2012 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 15,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Losi Millennium 2010 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Malvasia Nera Bottles produced: 7,000

Agent in Ontario Natural Vines - John Carlo Meli [email protected]

Principe Corsini - Villa Le Corti

ti San Casciano in Val di P esa (Florence) Table Nr. or [email protected] - www.principecorsini.com 20 Chianti Classico DOCG Le Corti 2015* 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 80,000 ors ini - Vi ll a Le C Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Cortevecchia 2015* 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino Bottles produced: 20,000 Pr in c ipe C Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Don Tommaso 2014 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot Bottles produced: 10,000 2018 | *organic wine Agent in Ontario Artisanal Wine Imports Inc. - Michael Lennon [email protected] - www.artisanalwineimports.com Ph. (416) 254 7521 TORONTO

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Greve in Chianti (Florence) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.querciabella.com 21 Chianti Classico DOCG Querciabella 2015* 100% Sangiovese ia b e ll a Que rc Bottles produced: 100,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Querciabella 2014* 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 5,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Querciabella 2013* 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 10,000 *organic wine Agent in Ontario Grape Brands - Jeff Osborne [email protected] - www.grapebrands.com Ph. (905) 265 7556

Rocca di Castagnoli

Gaiole in Chianti (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.roccadicastagnoli.com g n ol i

22 ta s Chianti Classico DOCG Rocca di Castagnoli 2015

90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and Colorino a d i Ca

Bottles produced: 150,000 occ R Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Poggio a’Frati 2013 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Bottles produced: 30,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Stielle 2013 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 10,000 2018 |

Agent in Ontario Signature Wines & Spirits - Charles Steven Trenholme [email protected] - www.signaturews.ca Ph. (905) 815 8865 toronto

25 Ruffino

Castellina in Chianti (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.ruffino.it 23 ff in o Ru Chianti Classico DOCG Aziano 2015 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon Bottles produced: 570,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Ducale 2014 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon Bottles produced: 1,740,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Riserva Ducale Oro 2012 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottles produced: 380,000

Agent in Ontario Arterra - Steph Draycott [email protected] - www.arterracanada.com Ph. (905) 334 3159

Vallepicciola

Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.vallepicciola.com 24 Chianti Classico DOCG Vallepicciola 2015 i ol a ll epi cc Va 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 13,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Vallepicciola 2015 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 4,500 2018 |

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26 Villa Calcinaia

Greve in Chianti (Florence) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.villacalcinaia.it 25 Chianti Classico DOCG Villa Calcinaia 2014*

90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo inaia lc Vi ll a Ca Bottles produced: 19,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Villa Calcinaia 2014* 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 8,300 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigna Bastignano 2014* 100% Sangiovese Bottles produced: 2,800 *organic wine Agent in Ontario Nicholas Pearce Wines Inc. - Nicholas Pearce [email protected] - www.npwines.com Ph. (416) 993 9984

Villa Trasqua

Castellina in Chianti (Siena) Table Nr. ua sq [email protected] - www.villatrasqua.it 26 a Chianti Classico DOCG Villa Trasqua 2015 80% Sangiovese, 20% complementary red grape varieties Vi ll a Tr Bottles produced: 40,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Fanatico 2013 80% Sangiovese, 20% complementary red grape varieties Bottles produced: 26,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Nerento 2012 80% Sangiovese, 20% complementary red grape varieties Bottles produced: 11,000 2018 |

Agent in Ontario Frontier Wine Merchants - Mirko Gosgnach [email protected] - www.frontierwine.ca Ph. (905) 270 1919 toronto

27 Viticcio

Greve in Chianti (Florence) Table Nr. [email protected] - www.fattoriaviticcio.com 27 i o Viti cc Chianti Classico DOCG Viticcio 2014 98% Sangiovese Grosso, 2% Merlot Bottles produced: 150,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva Viticcio 2013 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Syrah Bottles produced: 50,000 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Prunaio 2013 100% Sangiovese Grosso Bottles produced: 20,000

Agent in Ontario Eurovintage Wines & Spirits - Thomas Noitsis [email protected] - www.eurovintage.com Ph. (416) 494 2881 2018 | TORONTO

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