Chianti Classico is Art was the theme of the 2026 road tour which presented the new wine releases from this historic region of Tuscany in Italy.
More than 40 producers were on hand to personally pour their wines and discuss their winemaking techniques with buyers, restaurant owners, wine shop owners and wine journalists in the luxurious setting of Ai Fiori, the formerly Michelin Starred fine dining Italian restaurant.
The setting could not have been more appropriate. “Ai Fiori” means “among the flowers,” in Italian. Being among the tasting tables and smelling the floral aroma of the wines was like walking through the Gardens of Tuscany.
Chianti Classico wines are prized for their robust flavor profile which lends itself to a variety of food pairing adventures. From the aperitif through the appetizer, main course and dessert, there is a wine to match every cuisine and palate.
Chianti Classico is Art afforded a rare opportunity to taste and compare the wines from various estates in a single time and place. The wines were accompanied by Ai Fiori menu items that showcased the wines.
These are examples of just a few of the favorites that were tasted:
Mangiacane Z District Chianti Classico 2021 DOCG
This is a robust wine with a highly distinctive aroma and flavor profile which speaks to the land in which it was developed. Winemaker Marco Gio, known simply as Gio by those in the area, spoke of the dramatic history that surrounds the wine.
Nestled among the hills of the picturesque Chianti region just outside Florence stands Villa Mangiacane.
The historic estate was born out of the vision of the legendary Machiavelli family. It is rumored to contain design influences informed by Michelangelo.
Villa Mangiacane is a vast estate where Sangiovese rules. The quintessential grape of Tuscany is the foundation to its Chianti Classico wines.
Dominating the estate are thousands of lush olive trees that produce fine extra virgin olive oil known for its distinctive spicy taste.
The wines are no less singular in their depth of character.
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico wines maintain an intimate contact with the landscape and its culture. In a place where food, wine and nature come together in harmonious rhapsody, Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico is a symphony of flavors.
Marchesi Frescobaldi Chianti Classico is one of the standard-bearers of the region. With a history that dates back more than 600 years, and a one that surrounds the Medici dynasty, Frescobaldi Chianti Classico embodies everything that speaks to the nobility of Tuscany.
Sangiovese is the dominant grape of the wine. Careful aging using both ancient and modern technologies make this a wine of exceptional value. Tasting Frescobaldi Chianti Classico is like drinking the Nectar of the Gods.
Chianti Classico Consortium is the first formal Consortium founded in Italy in 1924. The actual history of the region dates back more than 300 years. Today it represents 480 wine producers of which 342 market wines under their own label. Distinguished by the unmistakable Black Rooster trademark, its goal is to protect and promote the Chianti Classico Gallo Nero brand. Drink Responsibly.
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