Chianti Classico ‘Gran Selezione’ Tuesday 25 November 2014 UK Debut

UK Debut
Chianti Classico ‘Gran Selezione’
Tuesday 25 November 2014
Sixty One Whitehall | London SW1A 2ET
In February 2014, Chianti Classico held the world premiere tasting of their new top-tier ‘Gran
Selezione’ category at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. We are delighted to announce the UK
Debut for Chianti Classico ‘Gran Selezione’ will take place on Tuesday 25 November 2014 at
Sixty One Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET. A ‘walk round’ tasting of wines from 37 producers, a
presentation of the new category by the Consorzio and a series of Masterclass tastings hosted
by Emily O’Hare, (sommelier, wine writer and until recently wine buyer for the prestigious
London restaurant ‘River Café’) are offered. As it has been more than 5 years since Chianti
Classico with its iconic Black Rooster emblem has held an exclusive event in the UK, this is an
important opportunity to review the category.
‘Gran Selezione’ – an Historic Decision
In 2013 Chianti Classico saw a wine ‘revolution’. The 600 strong membership assembly of the
Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico approved an important addition to production regulations for
the region which permits a new classification for Chianti Classico positioned at the top of the
DOCG quality pyramid: the ‘Gran Selezione’. It is the first time that Italian wine legislation has
permitted introduction of a new category at the pinnacle of such a denomination. The ‘Gran
Selezione’ accounts for approximately 10% of the Chianti Classico production.
What is Chianti Classico ‘Gran Selezione’?
Gran Selezione is positioned at the summit of the DOCG’s quality pyramid, above
Chianti Classico Riserva and Chianti Classico Annata
Vineyard Selection: Gran Selezione wines may only be made from the producer’s own
vineyards either from a single vineyard or a selection of the estate’s best grapes
Minimum ageing requirement: 30 months ageing in total to include a minimum of 3
months in bottle
Stricter technical and sensory parameters
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Producers Attending the Tasting
Producers exhibiting their wines will be attending in person, along with the President of the
Chianti Classico Consortium, Sergio Zingarelli. If you wish to make an appointment to interview
him on the day please contact Tina Coady e: [email protected].
Exhibitor List
1. Barone Ricasoli
2. Casa Emma
3. Casa Sola
4. Casaloste
5. Castelli del Grevepesa
6. Castello d’Albola
7. Castello di Ama
8. Castello di Cacchiano
9. Castello di Fonterutoli
10. Castello La Leccia
11. Castello di Meleto
12. Castello di Verrazzano
13. Castello di Volpaia
14. Castello Vicchiomaggio
15. Colle Bereto
16. Enrico Baj Macario - Bajering
17. Fattoria di Corsignano
18. Fattoria di Montemaggio
19. Fattoria Viticcio
20. Felsina
21. Fontodi
22. Il Molino di Grace
23. Isole e Olena
24. Lamole di Lamole
25. Lanciola
26. Luiano
27. Marchesi Antinori
28. Querceto di Castellina
29. Rocca delle Macìe
30. Rocca di Castagnoli
31. San Felice
32. San Vincenti
33. Tenuta di Lilliano
34. Tenuta di Nozzole
35. Vignamaggio
36. Vignole
37. Villa Calcinaia
Further information & Registration
To register to attend please visit www.huntandcoady.com. For all other enquiries contact Tina
Coady e: [email protected]. Two weeks prior to the event the Tasting Brochure will be
available online to preview.
Ends
3rd October 2014
For further information contact:
Hunt & Coady Ltd
Contact(s): Jane Hunt MW / Tina Coady
E: [email protected] /
[email protected]
T: +44 (0)7939372031
W: www.huntandcoady.com
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Chianti Classico
Press Enquiries: Silvia Fiorentini
E: [email protected]
Direct Line: T: +39 055 8228522
Event Organisation: Christine Lechner
E: [email protected],
W: www.chianticlassico.com