SOME WINES ARE straightforward. Some are confusing. And some are a little of both. Cabernet, a very consistent grape, easily fits into the first category. For Riesling, it’s the second: Is it sweet?

In 1974 industrial entrepreneur Giuseppe (Pepito) Castiglioni acquired a small estate in Ruffoli, Chianti. His vision was to upgrade the common image and reputation of Chianti wines and especially the ...

Red wine fans, take note: The 2019 Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico is not just another Chianti. Chianti is a wine from the Tuscany region in Italy. It is made predominantly from sangiovese grapes. It ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. Chianti Classico, which is an appellation under Italian wine laws, is a ...

Italian wines can be confusing. There are subregions within subregions of larger regions that sometimes seem like a square block in a neighborhood where a few guys happen to make the same style wine.

If there is one Italian wine people know, it’s Chianti (pronounced "key-on-tee"). This lovely, medium-bodied wine is omnipresent in Italian-themed restaurants, supermarkets and wine shops. But ...

Whether your glass holds Chianti Classico or Chianti, the wines are made from Sangiovese grapes; however, the source of the grapes will vary. The black rooster (gallo nero) is the logo for Chianti ...

With winter’s chill in the air and hearty meals like beef stews and pasta Bolognese on the menu, it’s a good time to be drinking Chianti. Tuscan winemakers have resurrected this great red wine, made ...

Sometimes you come across a wine whose taste, versatility, and price are almost too good to be true. This is one of those rare wines. The 2020 Gancia’s Chianti D.O.C.G is absolutely perfect for ...

Plays and poems by Shakespeare. Paintings by Rembrandt. Classics are classics for a reason. Because they’re timeless and never go out of style. They also often serve as the foundation for future ...

Italy's San Donato in Poggio has been approved as a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione growing area. (Matteo Mescalchin/Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico) Perspective by Dave McIntyre This is not your ...