Chianti Classico Wine Region — 146 Wineries | Femente

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21 pin-worthy · 3 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Chianti Classico.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Tenuta di Nozzole

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

02 · OUTSTANDING

Montecchio

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

Ricasoli

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

04 · OUTSTANDING

Castello di Querceto

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

05 · OUTSTANDING

Poggio Al Sole

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

Querciabella

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

07 · OUTSTANDING

Colombaio di Cencio

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 2 more

08 · OUTSTANDING

Fattoria Le Fonti

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

09 · OUTSTANDING

Tenuta San Vincenti

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

10 · OUTSTANDING

Dievole

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

11 · OUTSTANDING

Tenuta Perano

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

12 · OUTSTANDING

Acquadiaccia

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

13 · OUTSTANDING

Borgo Scopeto

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

14 · OUTSTANDING

Podere Castellinuzza

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

15 · OUTSTANDING

Nardi Viticoltori

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

16 · OUTSTANDING

Maurizio Alongi

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate

17 · OUTSTANDING

Tenuta Orsumella

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate

18 · OUTSTANDING

Cantina Ripoli

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate

19 · OUTSTANDING

Fattoria Cigliano di Sopra

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate

Caggio

Cited by Wine Advocate · Vinous

21 · OUTSTANDING

Cattelan

Cited by Wine Advocate · Vivino

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The Chianti Classico reading

Sangiovese at altitude draws structure from cool nights and rocky clay; here the grape resists ripeness, holding acid and tannin that age into leather and dried cherry rather than fruit-forward ease.

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Region DNA

The character of Chianti Classico

Based on 492 wines with structural data

Style profile

Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Chianti Classico

Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite

10

80–89 Great

53

70–79 Good

21

<70 Other

6

Based on 90 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitOakBlack fruitEarthTree fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Italian Chianti Classico Red

263

Tuscan Red

138

Central Italy White

44

Italian Chianti

38

Central Italy Rosé

19

Italian Tuscany Vin Santo Dessert

12

Italian Sparkling

7

Italian Bolgheri

7

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Sangiovese428Merlot72Cabernet Sauvignon56Chardonnay25Canaiolo Nero25Malvasia22Trebbiano21Petit Verdot14Shiraz/Syrah9Cabernet Franc9

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Chianti Classico

Castello di Querceto

About Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico is a wine region in Italy, home to 146 producers tracked on Femente, 10 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Italian Chianti Classico Red and Tuscan Red wines with notes of Red fruit, Oak, and Black fruit.

Chianti Classico — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Chianti Classico?: The most planted varieties in Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Chianti Classico known for?: Chianti Classico is known for Italian Chianti Classico Red, Tuscan Red, and Central Italy White wines and flavors of Red fruit, Oak, and Black fruit.
How many wineries are in Chianti Classico?: Femente tracks 146 producers in Chianti Classico, of which 10 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Chianti Classico?: Chianti Classico is a wine region in Italy.