Chianti Classic DOCG
Law of origin of origin
Certified as Canty DOC Wine in 1967. CANTY Classico is registered as a subregion.
In 1984, the Kanty DOC was promoted to DOCG (founded in 1980).
In 1996, Canty Classico became independent of Canty DOCG as a DOCG.
Grape variety
80 ~ 100% of Sangiovese species. 20% can mix local black grapes.
(※ Chianti · Classic not normal Kanchi is a blend of 70%, 75% or
more of a Sangiovese type blend, it may be possible to add white grapes.)
Ato Prohibited use of white grapes (2006 ~)
※ 100% Authorization of Sangiovese (1996-)
Production area
How many is now approved for production in six of the ten provinces of Tuscany.
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Canti Classico is the cradle of Canti, only the hilly area between the 'classic area'
of Siena and Florence is the area sanctioned by production.
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Florence County
Greve in Chianti, Barberino Val d'Elsa, San Cassano Val di Pesa, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
Province of Siena
Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Poggibonsi
An old Canty native region founded in 1932. However, the place that is not more than 700m height.
Area including calcareous marl (marl), clay soil, sand and stone
Total area 70000ha
Total area of the vineyard 7000 hectares
Maximum grape yield per hectare
8000 kg
Minimum alcohol content
12%
guy
Base (Anna) May be sent after 1 October of the year following the harvest.
Riselva Aging for 24 months. Bottle aging for at least 3 months. Minimum alcohol content 12.5%
Gran Serezione Aging for 30 months. Bottle aging for at least 3 months. Cru (single field) or best harvest.