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, […]
Rome celebrates the historic vintages of the Black Rooster. A journey through time among the most iconic vintages of Chianti Classico: from labels of the ’90s to the most recent years, presented by over 40 producers with more than 150 wines available for tasting. View all producers & labels. An exclusive appointment, reserved for trade […]
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 […]
We regret to inform you that, due to unforeseen organizational reasons, the event scheduled for this evening at Casa Chianti Classico has been cancelled. The Gallo Nero summer program continues with many more events featuring music, tastings, and unique experiences in the heart of Chianti Classico. Discover the full calendar and book your next experience: […]
From June 2 to June 6, the Black Rooster returns to the countries of the Far East with four scheduled events. On June 2, a seminar led by Sangmi Kim will take place in Seoul, South Korea, followed by a walk-around tasting.On June 4, in Tokyo, Japan, producers will be in attendance and a seminar […]
During one of the most complex historical periods of the last century (from the 1920s to the 1940s), the President of the Consorzio per la difesa del Vino Tipico del Chianti (oggi Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico) was Gino Sarrocchi.
