Chianti Wine Region

 

Chianti, Tuscany, Italy as a Wine Region

Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria
- Other Italy Lombardy Home of the fashion capital of Milan, Lombardy is not quite Italy's capital of wine. It is, however, home to a few wines worth noting. Most vineyards are far north, far south or far east. First, in the south, the sparkling wine Franciacorta – this sparkling wine is made in the methode champagnoise and the better wineries produce wine that can hold it's own in a quality bubbly line up. Lugana, a pleasant, white wine made from Trebbiano, comes from Lombardy as well. Lean reds from the Nebbiolo grape are made further up in the Valtelliana region, near the Alps. Emilia-Romagna The region of Emilia-Romagna is better known for its food rather than wine. Most of the wine coming from this region is the red, slightly-fizzy Lambrusco. It's high in acid and best drunk young. The white coming out of the region is mostly Albana di Romagna. Made from the albana grape, it's typically dry and pleasant, although not found often. Umbria Talk about being in the center of things… the land-locked region of Umbria is smack dab in the middle of the country. The most familiar white wine of the region is Orvieto, named for the medieval Etruscan town. It's a Trebbiano-based wine with good fruit flavors and high acid. Originally a sweet wine, most Orvietos are now dry. Red wine from Umbria includes Torgiano and Montefalco - Torgiano made from the grapes of Chianti, while Montefalco uses the native sagrantino grape, making big and bold reds.

Italy as a Wine Country

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A little ditty about Italy... This country has about as many wines as its had governments. With 20 different regions, hundreds of DOCs and even more indigenous varieties, the amount of wine made in Italy is mind-boggling. Most o the juice, however, remains in the country for thirsty Italians. Wine is food in Italy and its rare that a meal is consumed without a glass of vino. That said, it's not common to find many folks drinking wine without food either. In turn, it's a match, and a mighty good one at that. In fact, it's safe to say that Italian wine is a foodie wine – one that goes on the table for a myraid of meals.
For regions, the most popular are Tuscany (home of Chianti), Piedmont and the Tre-Venezie, which includes Veneto, Trentino Alto-Adige and Friuli. Other communes of note are in Southern Italy, and a few good wines are made elsewhere in the country. The islands of Sardinia and Sicily are members of the Italian winemaking community as well.



Wineries in Chianti

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Chianti

Winery in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

San Felice

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Badia a Coltibuono

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Botter

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Cantina Bonacchi

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Cantina dei Vini Tipici dell'Aretino

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Casa Alle Vacche

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Castellani

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Castello di Bossi

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Cecchi

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J. Kirkwood

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Melini

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Fattoria Montellori

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Fontella

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SCOPETANI

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Chianti Superiore

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Coli

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Conti Serristori

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Castello Da Vinci

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Castello di Fonterutoli

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La Pieve

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Podere Terreno

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Poggiotondo

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Rocca delle Macìe

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Rocca di Castagnoli

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Ruffino

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Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi

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Sorelli

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Trambusti

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Veduta

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Villa Cafaggio

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Tavarnelle Val Di Pesa

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Frescobaldi Castello Di Nipozzano

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I Veroni

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Marchesi de Frescobaldi

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Castello D'Albola

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Palladio

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Cantine Da Vinci

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Barone Ricasoli

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Isole e Olena

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Monrosso

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Borgo Reale

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Da Vinci

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Piazzano

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Cantina Gabriele

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Terrabianca

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Piccini

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Villa di Geggiano

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Luigi Cecchi & Figli

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L'Oca Ciuca Winery

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Fattoria Le Corti

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Placido

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Baroncini

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Rocca delle Macìe

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Fattoria di Vetrice

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Castello di Querceto

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Bolla

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Castello Di Gabbiano

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Castello di Volpaia

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San Fabiano

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bell'agio

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Poliziano

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Villa Emanuela

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Castello di Monastero

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Cascina di Cornia

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Frescobaldi

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Cantine Leonardo da Vinci

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Danzante

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Villa Cerna

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Tiziano

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Masi

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Annalisa

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Ecco Domani

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Castello Banfi

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San Quirico

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Spalletti

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Pietraserena

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Capezzana

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Lanciola

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Straccali

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Castello Vicchiomaggio

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Rubentino

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Toscolo

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Fossi

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Bartenura

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Bivio

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Piccini Casa Vinicola

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Bootleg

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Renzo Masi

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Seghesio Family Vineyards

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Frescobaldi

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DaVinci

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DaVinci

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Tiamo

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Codirosso

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Melini

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DaVinci

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Castello di Volpaia

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Adnams

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Tenuta L'ugo

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Black Sheep Winery

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Villa Poggio Salvi

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Gabbiano

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Fattoria di Lucignano

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Wines from Chianti Region

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Chianti Rufina 'Montesodi' 2004 Frescobaldi

From the best Sangiovese vineyard of Nipozzano this ripe and ample wine is broad and long ..
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30.00
Chianti 2007 Loggia del Conte

Intense and complex aromas of red berry fruits, cherries, velvety vanilla nuances, and spi..
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5.99
Chianti Classico San Leonino 2006 Tenimenti Angelini

From densely planted vineyards on a perfect south-easterly slope near the village of San L..
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9.99
Chianti Classico 2004 Castello di Fonterutoli

2004 was an excellent vintage in Tuscany, this historic estate produces this blend of 80% ..
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30.00


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