Chianti history

Question 1

Chianti 2000 project goals

Answer 1

Conceived in 1987 by consortio 
Aim to modernize and improve viticulture 
Took 16yrs to complete 
25ha in 16 diff vyds planted
Goals:
ID best clones 
ID best methods of cultivation 
Modernize and improve
Provide producers with best methods and materials

Question 2

Chianti 2000 areas of study

Answer 2

Grape varieties: Sangiovese, colorino, canaiolo, Malvasia Nero

Rootstocks: also with grafting tech

Planting density: tested from 3000-9000 plants per hectare

Vine training: tested both foreign and traditional

Soil management: specifically grass growing

Clonal selection: 24 Sangiovese tested, 8 canaiolo, 2 colorino

Question 3

Chianti 2000 results

Answer 3

Planting density of 5000 is optimal
Espalier system at 60 cm optimal
Use of grass cover crop and avoid working soil on inclines
ID’d 7 clones of Sangiovese and 1 of colorino that consists th gave smaller berries, thicker skins, and more open bunches

Question 4

1716

Answer 4

Cosimo 3 grand duke of turscany officially delimited zone of Chianti

Question 5

1924

Answer 5

Creation of consirzio

Question 6

1932

Answer 6

Adjective Classico added by minesterial decree to distinguish original Chianti from wine made outside territory delimited in 1716

Question 7

1984

Answer 7

Chianti Classico receives DOCG status

Question 8

1996

Answer 8

Chianti Classico becomes independent DOCG

Question 9

2010

Answer 9

Change of law bans production of Chianti wine in Classico production zone

Question 10

2013

Answer 10

Consorzio approves set of changes to production regs and creates gran selezione