the chianti wine is the symbol of Chianti region it is one of the most noble wines in the world it will be always part of Tuscan cuisine and you will drink it always during the tasting lunch or dinner that will be served in Paola’s private garden at the end of the cooking class  

Cooking class in San Casciano val di Pesa in Chianti region

The Chianti Classico wine is a DOCG wine to mean that the quality and the production is controlled and guaranteed

the territory of the classic chianti is of 70000 hectares wide between Florence and Siena and includes the minicipalities of  Greve in Chianti, Barberino Val d’Elsa, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, San Casciano Val di Pesa 

Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole, Radda, Castelnuovo Berardenga and Poggibonsi.

Cooking class in San Casciano Val di Pesa, Tuscany

Chianti Classico wine DOCG must respect specific lines such as the maximum quantity of sugar  total dry extract and total acidity

must have an alcohol content of at least 12 degrees and be aged at least 11 months

in fact you can drink it only from 1st October of the year following the harvest

Chianti Classico Wine Riserva needs to b e aged at least 24 months, 3

Of which in the bottle

It has a better smell and taste than the Chianti classico

Only 20% of chianti classico becomes Riserva

Chianti classico is made by Sangiovese vine (between 80% and 1200%)

Canaiolo Cabernet and Merlot vine cover the remaining 20%

Malvasia and Trebbiano white vines can be used at maximum of 6%

Chianti classic combines perfectly with red meat and game meaty

To taste it at best it must be oxygenated