In 1954, Luigi Ricasoli Firidolfi spoke as a presenter at the “Economic Viticulture Conference of Chianti,” organized by the Consorzio per la difesa del Vino Tipico del Chianti e della sua Marca di Origine (today Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico) in Radda in Chianti.
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UGA – San Donato in Poggio
San Donato in Poggio is one of the eleven Additional Geographical Units (UGA) of Chianti Classico and stands out for being the only one derived from it from the union of two municipalities, specifically Barberino Tavarnelle and a small fraction of Poggibonsi.Geographically, the territory can be divided into two main parts, divided by the course […]
Lapo Mazzei
Born into a family with a long tradition in wine, from 1974 to 1994 he served as President of the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico, and from 1987 to 1994, he also held the role of President of the Consorzio del Marchio Storico Chianti Classico. His career was marked by a strong commitment to enhancing the […]
UGA: CASTELNUOVO BERARDENGA
The portion of the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga included in the area of Chianti Classico wine production is often described as having a shape similar to that of a butterfly’s wings. The left wing, like we will explain later, is known as UGA Vagliagli, while the wing right is called Castelnuovo Berardenga. This area has […]
Vittorio Pozzesi
The figure of Vittorio Pozzesi, president of the Consorzio del Marchio Storico – Chianti Classico from 1994 to 1997 and President of the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico from 1998 to 2006, is one of those who worked the most to ensure the protection of the unique Chianti Classico territory. In May 2001, Pozzesi presented to […]
Carlo Maria Mascheroni
Carlo Maria Mascheroni served as president of the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico from 1997 to 1998, making a significant contribution to the protection of the denomination and the strengthening of its identity.
UGA – Castellina
The UGA Castellina, whose extension coincides with the borders of the municipality of Castellina in Chianti is, among the Chianti Classico UGAs, the one with the greater surface area cultivated with vineyards, followed closely by UGA San Casciano. Unlike the latter, the distribution of vineyards, however, is much less uniform, especially depending on the side […]
UGA – Montefioralle
UGA Montefioralle, the second smallest in Chianti Classico, develops along the left bank of the Greve river, in particular along the eastern side of the ridge that joins Mercatale to Val di Pesa, to the north, and Panzano, to the south. The village of Montefioralle serves as a geographical reference for the area it stands […]
UGA – Vagliagli
Today, the western part of the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga is identifies in the UGA Vagliagli, whose name originates from the small village located at the northern end of the territory. This Geographical Unit Additional can be used starting from 2027. The northern portion of the UGA is primarily associated with the formation of the […]