Once again, the Black Rooster stands at the top of international rankings: the prestigious Falstaff magazine has awarded 100/100 points to the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione IPSUS 2021 by Tenuta Il Caggio — the first Chianti Classico ever to achieve the maximum score from the renowned Austrian publication. An extraordinary result that reaffirms the excellence and distinct identity of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, […]
On October 27, 2025, Milan will host an extraordinary tasting dedicated to Chianti Classico DOCG, the symbol of Tuscany and one of the most prestigious wine denominations in the world. More than 60 wineries and over 200 labels will bring the richness and variety of the Chianti Classico wine heritage to the city, offering professionals […]
Chianti Classico once again shines on the international stage. The world-renowned wine critic Kerin O’Keefe has once again given the perfect score of 100/100 to a Gallo Nero wine: the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Radda Bragantino 2021 from Monteraponi. This is the second time O’Keefe has granted the maximum score to this wine, confirming the excellence of the Gran Selezione category as a benchmark […]
The book “In the Footsteps of the Black Rooster. Chianti Classico: One Hundred Years of History”, written by Daniele Cernilli in collaboration with Paolo De Cristofaro and published by Giunti, has won the sixth edition of the Bruno Lunelli Library Prize – A Book About Wine, the only award in Italy exclusively dedicated to wine-related publications. The jury’s motivation highlights the quality […]
A Day to Remember for Chianti Classico. On July 10, 2025, Vinous, one of the most authoritative voices in international wine criticism, awarded a perfect score of 100/100 to the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista 2022, produced by Castello di Ama, true symbol of Tuscany and a proud ambassador of the Gallo Nero across […]
The Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico will be present at Vinitaly 2026, the leading international wine fair, now in its 58th edition, taking place in Verona from April 12 to 15, 2026. You will find the Gallo Nero at Hall 9 – Stand D2-3-4, a space of over 300 square meters dedicated to discovering the denomination, open to trade professionals, press, and visitors. Inside […]
The FEST Project (Future of European Sustainable Taste), funded by the European Union, supports and promotes awareness of European products with protected designation of origin. In this informational space, the opportunity is taken to explore in greater depth the recent performance of Chianti Classico’s “green gold,” its olive oil, over the past year. The article […]
From February 22 to 24, Slow Wine Fair is hosting us at Hall 15 – Island E5, desks 10-21: three days dedicated to good, clean and fair wine, with 11 Chianti Classico producers ready to share their stories about their land, identity, and sustainability. On February 23, at 1:30 PM, we’ll take you on a journey […]
On February 16 and 17, the Stazione Leopolda once again hosted Chianti Classico Collection, now in its 33rd edition. This year’s event brought together 223 wineries – a new record of participation – and 680 Chianti Classico labels, presented to the public and the specialized press to showcase the newest vintages. The theme of the […]
Chianti Classico returns to Paris with two exclusive events for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs. “Le Chianti Classico, c’est moi!” – January 26, 2026At Pavillon Ledoyen, 26 Chianti Classico producers will present historic vintages alongside more recent wines in a unique tasting, exploring the exceptional aging potential of Chianti Classico. Don’t miss the chance to join: register here. Wine […]
Immerse yourself in the world of the Black Rooster on February 17th and 18th at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence.
The FEST Project (Future of European Sustainable Taste), funded by the European Union, supports and promotes awareness of European products with protected designation of origin. In this informational space, the opportunity is taken to explore in greater depth the characteristics and progression of the harvests that have produced Chianti Classico DOCG wines in recent years. […]
Chianti Classico reaches the pinnacle of the international wine scene with two outstanding recognitions in the prestigious Top 100 Wines of 2025, compiled by Antonio Galloni for Vinous.com, one of the most authoritative voices in wine criticism worldwide. The first place, as the best wine of the year, was awarded to the Chianti Classico Gran […]
Friday, December 19, 2025, from 8:00 PMTeatro Niccolini, Florence An unmissable evening celebrating the new harvest of Chianti Classico Olio DOP in the enchanting setting of Teatro Niccolini, Florence’s oldest theatre, transformed for one night into a stage dedicated to the gastronomic excellence of the Gallo Nero. The protagonist of the evening will be a menu entirely paired with Gallo […]
