Let's face it, Chianti can be confusing. With 8 different sub-zones, varying rules on production, a classification called Superiore that can be used in 7 of the 8 zones, and a number of wines that ...

While other Tuscan winemakers trying to make a splash veer toward international varieties and IGT classifications, Giovanni Mazzei wanted to remain true to Chianti Classico. With 600 years of family ...

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 ...

Plays and poems by Shakespeare. Paintings by Rembrandt. Classics are classics for a reason. Because they’re timeless and never go out of style. They also often serve as the foundation for future ...

And though the family is no longer involved, the current owners still cultivate vineyards in three of Tuscany’s most ...

Chianti has long been the best-known Tuscan wine in the U.S. But there are many other fine Tuscan wines. And most of the best of these have sangiovese as their base. Sangiovese typically yields medium ...

Nine wines made the 2024 San Francisco International Wine Competition’s (SFIWC) final round for best Italian varietal wines. The SFIWC is one of the most prestigious wine competitions in the world, ...

From structured white wines to fruit-forward and earthy red wines, the majority of these Italian varieties are as food friendly as their more recognized counterparts but at a fraction of the price.

From the famous towers of San Gimignano and charming Pienza to Greve in the wine-making region of Chianti, there are plenty of towns and villages to discover, all with their own unique charms and ...