Chianti Classico Collection 2024: record-breaking anniversary

It was in 1924 when 33 pioneers from Tuscany turned their great vision into reality and founded the first Italian protection consortium . for wine were founded. As part of the Exhibition "Chianti Classico Century" was set to the past 100 years looked back. Besides the portraits of the 14 presidents who were at the helm during this time, was above all space given to producers . In short video clips that also be played out in the social networks, present to the audience of experts and wine loverslovers before.

Of records and newdiscoveries

The 31. Chianti Classico Collection itself was sThe event was ultimately a complete success. 211 winegrowers and Companies presented the latest vintages of their wines - more companies than ever before. With Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva and Chianti Classico Gran Selezione waited a total of 733 Labels to the tasters.

How do the current 2022-2019 vintages present themselves? The characterized by the great heat 2022 vintage stood out above all due to its very present, sometimes quite harsh Tannins and an not very balanced acidity. The hopes lie in as clear on additional Maturation in the bottle – after the summer you will see more clearly. The 2021 vintage, on the other hand, is pleasant and balancedthe fruit comes very very well, the acidity is well integrated and gives many wines the necessary tension. Also thee tannins are in their place. Mancher producer compares 2021 with 2019. The 2020 vintage, which got off to a somewhat hesitant start, has developed very positively. The wines that are now coming onto the market from this - as a rule Riservas or Gran Selezione - are characterized by good balance, show rich fruitiness, well integrated tannin and are of fine Drinking flow. This distinguishes the wines from the Chianti Classico in the year 2020 significantly from those produced in the coastal region. The dynamism of the region and its growing appreciation is also evidenced by the fact that many new businesses have emerged, which are mainly run by young, committed winegrowers.

And what are our very personal Ppearls of this pre-tasting?

• The new winery Fontebelvedere in Castelnuovo Berardenga: new and fresh on all line
• The young and promising Wines from Cigliano di Sopra, in particular the new Chianti Classico Riserva Docg "Vigneto Branca" 2021.
• Isole delle Falcole is a smallwinery in Panzanothat we will be hearing a lot more about in the coming years.
• Tregole, not new but with newdynamics; the Chianti Classico Riserva Docg 2021 is one to remember.
• The new Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021 "Campolupi" from Tenuta di Arceno - Really elegant stuff.
• The surprising Chianti Classico Docg Gran Selezione 2019 from Monteraponi - already now a monument.
• San Giusto a Rentennano presentrpresent as one of the fewfew estates to present a barrel sample of the young Chianti Classico 2023; contrary to all expectations - the vintage can justifiably be classified as "challenging" in the vineyard - a wonderful drop of wine!

Chianti Classico and the markets

According to the Consorzio Chianti Classico the appellation is in a stable equilibrium. Although the markets have reported a 10 percent drop in sales, however positive trends have been positive trends noticeable. Trade is mainly focused on the USA, Italy and Canada.

We are very satisfied with the position of Chianti Classico on the international markets and this year especially with its success in Italy. We are also pleased about the Stability in the historic marketsin which we have been investing heavily for several years.

... explains Giovanni Manetti (Fontodi) the president of the protection consortium.

2024 is the leitmotif of all marketing- and communication activities the 100th anniversary of the winegrowers' association. Since its foundation, the number of members has risen from 33 to over 500, the objectives be but always the same: "We want the wine that from a beautiful region, and to help the winegrowers to cope with their challenges and in the distribution of their products at home and abroad"so Manetti. "97 percent of the companies from the area are Consortium members. That speaks for itself."

New Honorary ambassador of the Chianti Classico

To experts who are concerned about the enhancement, growth and reputation of the protected designation of origin in the world particularly have rendered outstanding services since 2017 the title "Honorary Ambassador of the Chianti Classico" awarded. 2023 was Falstaff Italy editor-in-chief Othmar Kiem thus honored, at this year's Chianti Classico Collection the recognition Sebastian Payne, Master of Wine since 1977, awarded. Congratulations!

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