Chianti Classico

Tasting articles Chianti Classico is such a fine wine – here’s the proof. Above, Panzano with the Conca d’Oro in the foreground...

Don't quote me Mainly some great tastings in London but a fascinating trip to Bordeaux, too. The scariest thing I did this month...

Tasting articles Chianti Classico’s Gran Selezione category finally earns its name. Villa Cigliano is pictured above, courtesy of Marchesi Antinori. See also...

Tasting articles A challenging vintage with unexpected results, plus an update on the 2022s. Come back tomorrow for reviews of the new-release...

Tasting articles A Supertuscan that defied the trend of international grape varieties to focus instead entirely on Sangiovese – and has proved...

Free for all The wines, and other drinks, that brought our critics the most joy, hope, solace and reassurance this year. Sometimes a...

Free for all When wines reach maturity, even those from inglorious vintages can be glorious. See the related tasting article Tuscan 2014s at...

Tasting articles A fascinating and revealing tasting organised in London recently of wines from a supposedly off vintage. See also The rewards...

Free for all Wine educator Emilie Aspeling writes this WWC24 entry about the unforgettable experience of meeting Chianti icon Paolo de Marchi. See...

Tasting articles These four women are producing some of Chianti Classico's most exciting wines at high elevations. Above, left to right, Serena...

Tasting articles Priced out of Brunello? Walter finds that the latest Chianti Classico Gran Selezione wines can compete for less. Above, a...

Tasting articles Even if outdone by the superb 2021, the 2022 Chianti Classicos are much better than expected. Come back tomorrow for...

Free for all The third in the series, following similar guides to collecting bordeaux and wines from the rest of France. A shorter...

Wines of the week An incredibly flexible, reliable and affordable Tuscan red that's available all over the world, from as little as £6.99 per...

Wines of the week A fragrant red with the brightness to match summer's last meals and the concentration to take the chill off autumn...

Free for all The result of hundreds of years' experience of Tuscan winegrowing examined. A version of this article is published by the...