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Chianti Classicos & Consorzio del Vino Chianti Classico
Above: The iconic Gallo Nero (Black Rooster) sign at Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany.
Above: (From left to right) Simone Fabbrini and Daniele Rosellini representing the Consorzio as seen in the above picture.
Consorzio del Vino Chianti Classico
We were pleased to meet both Simone Fabbrini and Daniele Rosellini (Technical) (as seen in the above picture), representatives from the above association when we visited their booth as part of the above event.
Founded since 1927 and merged between two synergies in 2005, the consortium oversees some 600 members, of which 350 are winemakers and bottlers which effectively blanket 95% of the entire denomination. Like a cooperative in Spain, the consortium provides modern wine making expertise from laboratory testing, to technical advice and inspection to legal services, not forgeting marketing reach to its members. Through these different segments, it aims to forge a common understanding and desirability to continue long held tradition in giving Chianti makers and consumers the “classic” feel of both its wine styles and its territory of origin.
In an earlier quote and release from its president; Marco Pallanti, of Chianti Classico estate Castello di Ama: “Chianti Classico sales are going from strength to strength since the two overseeing bodies – consorzio – merged to form the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico in 2005. The black rooster now has its foot firmly forwards as the icon of Chianti Classico and distinguishing mark from straightforward Chianti. From the 2006 vintage, each bottle of Chianti Classico has the black rooster logo on the DOCG (equivalent to the French Appellation Controlee) seal. No rooster, no classico.”
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Agricoltori del Geografico
2004 Tenuta Montegiachi Chianti Classico Riserva
Italy, Tuscany
The Italian word, Montegiachi is named after an ancient agricultural estate, owned for more than six centuries by the noble family Cinughi de Pazzi from Siena. Covering some 571 hectares with 150 hectares within the Chianti Classio area, the estate ferments its wines in stainless steel of which they are then aged for accordingly to the estate’s requirement before bottling and release. Today, Carlo Salvadori, assisted by Marco Toti, Lorenzo Landi, and Lorenzo Lelli, oversees the estate. The wines are represented by Hermitage Wine in Singapore.
Contact Details:
Foto-Agricoltori del Geografico
Via Mulinaccio 10
53013 Gaiole in Chianti
Tuscany, Italy
Tel: +39 05 7774 9489
Fax: +39 05 7774 9223
Email: info@montegiachi.com
Website: Click here.
TH24042008. 13.5%. A traditional style Chianti Classico Reserva numbered on the seal featuring the famous black cockerel. Made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo. 24 months in oak barrels and barriques with some 3,333 cases made. A pleasant medium-bodied wine filled with rich cherry, plum notes. Soft red scented tannins and an easy finish. Drink from 2008 to 2011. 
2004 Castello Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico la Prima
Italy, Tuscany
Castello Vicchiomaggio dates back to the 5th century, when it was called Vicchio dei Longobardi. Since 1964, the Matta family, whose owners John Matta and wife Paolo continued to oversee their charge since 1982, continues to manage its family run estate. This 32 hectares estate is located a few kilometres North of Greve in the heart of the Chianti Classico region on top of a hill with overseeing the countryside. The grapes from each vineyard are vinified separately in stainless steel, and then oak aged in the air conditioned cellars beneath the castle. Several different styles of wine are produced, from the traditional modern with its best wine offering and bottling in its La Prima series.
Contact Details:
Castello Vicchiomaggio
Via Vicchiomaggio, 4
50022 – Greve in Chianti
Firenze, Italy
Tel. +39 0 5585 4079
Fax +39 0 5585 3911
Email: info@vicchiomaggio.it
Website: Click here.
TH24042008. 14.0%. 100% Sangiovese from 35 year old vines. 18 months in 1 year old oak barrels. 833 cases made. Bright red aromas of cherry and plums. Medium-bodied, spice, with dry and good levels of acidity, a pleasant red coated palate which would had been an ideal companion to roast meats and pasta dishes. Short finish. Drink from 2008 to 2011.
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