{"id":73015,"date":"2026-02-17T12:04:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chianticlassico.com\/?p=73015"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:24:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:24:46","slug":"chianti-classico-collection-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chianticlassico.com\/en\/news-en\/chianti-classico-collection-2026-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Chianti Classico Collection 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On <strong>February 16 and 17<\/strong>, the <strong>Stazione Leopolda<\/strong> once again hosted <strong>Chianti Classico Collection<\/strong>, now in its <strong>33rd edition<\/strong>. This year\u2019s event brought together <strong>223 wineries \u2013 a new record of participation \u2013 and 680 Chianti Classico labels<\/strong>, presented to the public and the specialized press to showcase the newest vintages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The theme of the <strong>2026 edition<\/strong> was <strong>\u201cWine is Culture.\u201d<\/strong> This is not an abstract statement, but rather an affirmation that, for Chianti Classico, has deep and well-documented roots. Since <strong>1716<\/strong>, the year in which the official boundaries of the denomination were first defined, Chianti Classico has represented a unique example of a territory where wine is a direct\u2014though not the only\u2014expression of a cultural heritage layered over centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conflicts during the Middle Ages between the cities of <strong>Florence and Siena<\/strong>, followed by the rebirth of the area beginning in the <strong>14th century<\/strong>, left this territory with a tangible heritage of buildings\u2014initially defensive structures later transformed into villas and residences (<strong>150 villa-estates<\/strong>)\u2014together with precious artifacts, archives, agricultural systems, and arboreal landscapes. It is important to bring this heritage to the attention of all those who appreciate Chianti Classico wine. From medieval Siena to Renaissance Florence, the synthesis can be found in the Chianti hills that unite these two symbolic capitals of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, this territory possesses a rich landscape heritage filled with precious treasures (<strong>more than 300 protected historical sites<\/strong>), built and preserved over the centuries. This heritage has fostered a rare sense of belonging and protection for a productive area of great economic significance\u2014one that has always invested in preserving and passing on this legacy. The winegrowers of Chianti Classico are not only guardians of the environment but also custodians of a shared cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chianti Classico, therefore, wine is no longer seen solely as the product of an agricultural practice, but as the result of a complex system made up of history, landscape, rural architecture, inherited knowledge, and a sense of belonging that becomes sharing and hospitality. For this reason, more than any other wine-producing territory, Chianti Classico can affirm that <strong>wine is culture<\/strong>, because cultural expressions are an integral and tangible part of everyday life. It is from the richness of this land that the Consortium also draws inspiration in responding to the recent European regulations that assign it the role of promoter and key actor in <strong>wine tourism hospitality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Numbers of the Collection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of <strong>223 wineries<\/strong> participated, presenting <strong>680 labels<\/strong>, including <strong>190 Chianti Classico Riserva<\/strong> and <strong>185 Gran Selezione<\/strong>. Nearly <strong>400 journalists from about 30 countries<\/strong> attended the event and were able to taste the wines in a dedicated tasting area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chianti Classico DOP Olive Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event also featured stands dedicated to the <strong>\u201cgreen gold\u201d of the territory<\/strong>, <strong>Chianti Classico DOP olive oil<\/strong>, with <strong>32 different oils<\/strong> available for tasting at a dedicated tasting counter and <strong>6 producers<\/strong> present with their own stands.<br>The highlight for olive oil was an in-depth seminar on <strong>Chianti Classico DOP olive oil<\/strong>, held on <strong>February 17 at 11:45 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chianti Classico 2000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another moment of cultural reflection was dedicated to <strong>Chianti Classico 2000<\/strong>, a project that marked a fundamental milestone in the evolutionary path of the denomination. The project was born from the need to renew viticulture in the Chianti Classico area while at the same time preserving and protecting the environment and the territory. Over time, it became a landmark in the history of European scientific research in viticulture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project lasted <strong>16 years<\/strong>, divided into <strong>three phases<\/strong>, during which field tests and monitoring were carried out, followed by the collection and analysis of data, ultimately leading to the publication and dissemination of the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seminar\u2014attended by <strong>Dr. Carlo Ferrini<\/strong>, who participated in drafting and launching the project\u2014was moderated by <strong>Daniele Cernilli<\/strong>, founder and director of the magazine <em>DoctorWine<\/em> and <strong>Chianti Classico Ambassador ad honorem<\/strong>. The discussion offered a critical reinterpretation of that experience, highlighting the legacy it left and emphasizing how Chianti Classico has been able to build its contemporary identity through that project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the \u201cnew\u201d clones resulting from that research represent the best expression of <strong>high-quality viticulture<\/strong>, capable of conveying a strong sense of territorial identity while also helping vineyards adapt and respond to <strong>climate change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On February 16 and 17, the Stazione Leopolda once again hosted Chianti Classico Collection, now in its 33rd edition. This year\u2019s event brought together 223 wineries \u2013 a new record of participation \u2013 and 680 Chianti Classico labels, presented to the public and the specialized press to showcase the newest vintages. 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