/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoThe world of wine is always in flux. A mere 60 years ago, locals in Chablis could ski down Les Clos in winter without touching a vine and Diamond Creek’s Gravelly Meadow was a barren hillside. In Tuscany, it was only 25 years ago that Poggio di Sottoen-USTelligent Community 13https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoMon, 27 Jun 2022 01:50:52 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Steve Murphey0<p>really spot on insight.&nbsp; enjoyed it</p><img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoSun, 08 Jan 2017 09:38:39 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Cole Sisson0<p>Well done.</p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoWed, 14 Dec 2016 14:14:39 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Maximilian Kast0<p>Very compelling piece Jane. &nbsp;A lot of food for thought, particularly the idea of village dominant labels. Bravo!</p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoTue, 13 Dec 2016 03:21:59 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Benjamin Weathersby, CSS, CSW0<p>What a great read!</p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoSun, 11 Dec 2016 15:04:37 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Nate Garn0<p>Thank you! Thank you!</p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoTue, 06 Dec 2016 16:42:59 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Jane Lopes0<p>[mention:6a640661b2fb4f31a07ef083dca066a5:e9ed411860ed4f2ba0265705b8793d05] I tend to agree with you -- I prefer Chianti Classico without Bordeaux varietals -- but the DOCG has always allowed them, so I don&#39;t think we can say that it&#39;s not a good example of the style (or ever the terroir). It&#39;s also pretty useful to have Tignanello up your sleeve when discussing the age-ability and merits of Chianti Classico. </p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoMon, 05 Dec 2016 07:56:11 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Raffaele Mastrovincenzo 0<p>Nice write up. </p> <p>However Im not think Tignanello is a good example of Chianti Classico terroir. Due is super tuscan attitude Sangiovese blend with bordeaux varieties.. </p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoFri, 02 Dec 2016 14:08:35 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555David Bradford0<p>Amen!</p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoThu, 01 Dec 2016 19:43:26 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Jane Lopes0<p>[mention:5ce68d162494410e9bdfb307b9d8aa05:e9ed411860ed4f2ba0265705b8793d05], I am hoping [mention:48df1c6c5f0842208351894763f78ab9:e9ed411860ed4f2ba0265705b8793d05] will write a follow-up piece on exactly that!! There is also a new book called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chianti-Classico-Search-Tuscanys-Noblest/dp/0520284429" target="_blank">Chianti Classico: The Search for Tuscany&#39;s Noblest Wine</a> that looks pretty thorough, and I know Gregory Dal Piaz is in the midst of writing a book that will focus on those differences across communes.</p><img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoThu, 01 Dec 2016 07:04:55 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Rachael Pino0<p>Jane, &nbsp;this is wonderful! Thank you for taking the time to collect your thoughts and share with the rest of us. </p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoThu, 01 Dec 2016 04:11:31 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Stevie Stacionis0<p>Jane, I loved this. Thanks for such wonderful, compelling points. Any resources you recommend for learning stylistic tendencies across communes?</p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoThu, 01 Dec 2016 00:08:40 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Nicholas Daddona0<p>Great piece!! Thank you [mention:ab44dd68210b4e0da954d9c1146c68bb:e9ed411860ed4f2ba0265705b8793d05] !</p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoTue, 29 Nov 2016 13:38:24 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Jessica Norris0<p>You are such a gifted writer &amp; storyteller.</p> <p>Brava</p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoSun, 27 Nov 2016 20:36:25 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Larry Babich0<p>Insightful and empowering feature. Thank you, Jane.</p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/jane-lopes/posts/reconsidering-chianti-classicoSat, 26 Nov 2016 19:52:59 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:2af0e517-b6d2-4c29-815e-cec59f905555Michael Winterbottom0<p>Great read! thank you for sharing!</p> <img src="https://www.guildsomm.com/aggbug?PostID=16635&AppID=364&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">