Chianti Classico DOCG

Note: Eleven subzones within Chianti Classico DOCG have been proposed, for the Gran Selezione level only at this point. Important changes to the blend are also specified. Approval, possibly with retroactive effect, is expected, but the timing is unknown. Read more here

Region: Toscana

Synopsis

Region:

Toscana,

History: Established as a subzone of the Chianti DOC in 1967, which became a DOCG in 1984; Chianti Classico became a separate DOCG in 1996

Vineyard Area: 7,000 ha / 17,300 acres (2022)

Production: 351,000 hl / 3,896,000 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Sangiovese

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES

Rosso or “Annata” (Rd): Minimum 80% Sangiovese (locally Sangioveto) + OARG
Riserva (Rosso)
Gran Selezione (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Maximum vineyard elevation: 700 m (2,300 ft)
Grapes for Gran Selezione can be harvested only from the winery’s own vineyards
Minimum alcohol level: 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva; 13.0% for Gran Selezione
Residual sugar: Maximum 4 g/l (0.4%)
Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 1 year (ERD = October 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 24 months, including 3 months in bottle (ERD = January 1, V+3); for Gran Selezione, minimum 30 months, including 3 months in bottle (ERD = July 1, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

03/07/2014

Notes:

Note: The basic level for Chianti Classico wines—that is, those not at the Riserva or Gran Selezione level—is referred to as Annata, although that is generally not a term used on labels.