chianti classico is 2013

EVENTS AT WINERIES

SAN CASCIANOIN VAL DI PESA

TAVARNELLEVAL DI PESA

BARBERINOVAL D’ELSA

CASTELNUOVOBERARDENGA

POGGIBONSI

FLORENCE

SIENA

RADDA IN CHIANTI

GAIOLEIN CHIANTI

CASTELLINAIN CHIANTI

GREVE IN CHIANTI

Caparsa - Radda in ChiantiMay 24, 6 pm to 10 pmLIVE PAINTING WITH APERITIF AND WINE TASTINGLive painting by Leonardo Borri and Mattia Vegni during an aperitif featuring the winery’s products. Info and reservations: 392 3851416 - cianfe@hotmail.it - caparsa.it

Castello d’Albola - Radda in Chianti May 28, 11 am, 4 and 6 pmART & WINE TASTINGThe finest Chianti Classico wines meet those of Castello d’Albola:“Chianti Classico è” means discovering the allure of paintings of the territory combined with wines of the Radda winery Info and reservations:0577 738019 - info@albola.it - albola.it

Castello di Ama - Gaiole in ChiantiMonday, May 27, 3 pmTHE AMA EXPERIENCEMarco Pallanti expresses himself through a vertical tasting of the past six Castello di Ama vintages (2004-2009)Reservations limited: 45€. Book by May 23, 2013EXPERIENCE THE SPLENDORS OF THE PLACETWIXT WINE AND ARTTour of the contemporary art installations,with wine tasting.By appointment only, daily.Info and reservations:jpianigiani@castellodiama.com - castellodiama.com

Castello di Gabbiano - San Casciano in Val di PesaMay 28, 4:30 pmVERTICAL TASTING:THE 8 BEST VINTAGES SINCE 1997Reservations required - 30€May 30, 10:30 amSANGIOVESE IN CHIANTI CLASSICOTalk by agronomist Federico Cerelli with tastingof Sangiovese wines.Reservations required - 25€May 24/June 2, 9 am to 5 pmART EXHIBIT OF WORKS BY JULES MAIDOFFInfo: castellogabbiano.it

Castello di Verrazzano - Greve in Chianti May 25 at 11:30 am and May 30 at 7 pmVERRAZZANO, WHO WAS HE?Presentation of Giovanni da Verrazzano,discoverer of New York Bay, born at the castle in 1485.Reservations required.Info and reservations:055 854243 - winetour@verrazzano.com verrazzano.com

Dievole - Castelnuovo Berardenga May 24 - June 2, 10 am to 7 pmPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITInfo and reservations: 0577 322613 - paolo.barzagli@dievole.it - dievole.it

Fattoria Castello di Starda - Gaiole in ChiantiMay 25-26, 10:30 am and 3 pmAT STARDA WITH VINTAGE MOTORCYCLESTour of the Starda hamlet, a lovely setting for a weekend featuring fascinating vintage motorcycles.Reservations required.Info and reservations:0577 744017 - 366 6421598 - castellodistarda.it

Fattoria di Corsignano - Castelnuovo Berardenga June 2BLACK ROOSTER AMATEUR ASTRONOMERSAND FOOD MAVENSCooking courses, dinner serving the Fattoria's wines and star-gazing with the Siena Union of Amateur Astronomers. Cooking course begins at 5 pm (45€ per person - dinner, included), diners only at the 8 pm dinner (30€ per person). Reservations required.Info and reservations:0577 322545 - info@tenutacorsignano.it tenutacorsignano.it

Fattoria di Luiano - San Casciano in Val di Pesa June 1, 7:30 pm to 10:30 pmLET IT BEEFMixed grill in the farmyard, Chianti Classico andthe rhythm of the Beatles with a live concert bythe tribute band “The Shout”. Reservations required.May 24 - June 2, 11 am to 6 pmART IN THE CELLARSExhibit of “four-handed” decorative artin the ageing cellar.Info and reservations:339 2409040 - info@luiano.it - luiano.it

Frantoio Pruneti - Greve in Chianti May 25, 6 pm OIL WEDS DESSERTSnacks with a special taste at the Frantoio: sweets made with oil. Info and reservations: 055 8555091 - frantoio@pruneti.it - pruneti.it

I Fabbri - Greve in Chianti May 25, 7 to 8 pmWINE FULL IMMERSION Enjoying the sunset. 5€ per personA tasting in the historic Lamole vineyard "Le Terrazze".Info and reservations: 339 4122622 - agricolaifabbri.it

Machiavelli - San Casciano in Val di Pesa May 25, 5.30 pmCONFERENCE:NICCOLÒ MACHIAVELLI AND LEONARDO DA VINCIStories about the two most fascinating people in Italian history told by one of the world's experts on Leonardo, Prof. Hammer.Afterwards, a dinner (reservations required).Info and reservations:055 828471 - machiavelli@giv.it - giv.it

Montefioralle - Greve in Chianti June 2, 9 am to 6 pmPAINTING COMPETITION:CHIANTI CLASSICO TERRITORYPainting amongst the Montefioralle vineyardswith tasting of the winery’s products.Info and reservations:339 5701799 - info@aziendamontefioralle.com aziendamontefioralle.com

Rocca delle Macìe - Castellina in Chianti May 26 - June 2, 9 am and 7:30 pm CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBIT:PREMIO INTERNAZIONALE ZINGARELLIROCCA DELLA MACÌEAn international award in tribute to Italo Zingarelli,the winery’s founder.Info and reservations:0577 7321 - premiodartezingarelli.org roccadellemacie.com

Ruffino - Castellina in Chianti June 1 and 2, 3 pm to 6 pmTENUTA DI SANTEDAME:TWIXT CULTURE AND AGRICULTURETheatrical improvisations and narrations. Wine and its history recounted amongst the rows of grapevines.May 27 - June 2, 3 pm to 6 pmTHE HEART OF CHIANTI CLASSICO Marly soil explained by expert guides, exploring a vineyard dating from1937: picnic on the scenic terrace.Info and reservations:edoardo.torna@ruffino.it; francesco.sorelli@ruffino.itruffino.it

Vèscine - Radda in Chianti May 24 - June 2, 10 am to 9 pmMEAT SLICER VINTAGE IN CHIANTIDelightful discoveries of two excellent products: vintage Berkel slicing machines and Chianti Classico wines. Info and reservations:338 1611191 - stefano.saderi@gmail.com - vescine.it

Villa Cafaggio - Greve in Chianti May 26, 5 pmWINE FULL IMMERSIONWine education course.Reservations required, 15€ per person.Info and reservations:055 8549094 - Info@villacafaggio.it - villacafaggio.it

Villa del Cigliano - San Casciano in Val di PesaJune 1 - 2, 10 am to 7 pmARTISANS AT THE VILLA - CIGLIANO IN BLOSSOMSpecial opening of the Villa that will host selected artisans and flower and plant purveyors along with a gourmet food stand and the chance to picnic.Info and reservations:328 4414922 - 338 7444676 - villadelcigliano.it

Villa Montepaldi - San Casciano in Val di Pesa May 24 - 25 and 31, 10 am to 12 noonTASTING AT THE SENSORY ANALYSIS WORKSHOPInfo and reservations:334 6760231commerciale@villamontepaldi.itvillamontepaldi.it

May 24 - 26San Casciano in Val di PesaPiazza della Repubblica GardensGALLO NERO & STREET FOODChianti Classico combinedwith Italy’s finest street food.Friday 24: 6 pm to midnightSaturday 25: 11 am to midnightSunday 26: 11 am to 10 pm

May 26Greve in ChiantiBLACK ROOSTER BIO Organic products markets in the heartof Chianti Classico territory.10.00 am to 7.00 pm

May 25 - 26 and June 2Santa Maria al Prato Convent Radda in ChiantiHOMEMAKERS’ TROPHYChianti homemakers viein a cook-off of typical dishes.Diners and a panel of expertswill declare the winners.1.00 pm

May 31Santa Maria al Prato Convent Radda in ChiantiLADY FOOD & MR. WINE Seven female chefs for a cooking showcombined with a tastingof the winery's finest Chianti Classicos.

May 31 - June 2Lamole (Greve in Chianti)Piazza di Lamole THE SCENTS OF LAMOLEOpen-air tasting of Lamole winesMay 31, 4.00 pm to 7.00 pmJune 1, 11.00 am to 10.00 pmJune 2, 11.00 am to 7.00 pm

June 1 - 2Radda in ChiantiRADDA IN THE GLASS Tasting of Radda in Chianti winesthrough the streets of town.Saturday: 2 pm to 7 pmSunday: 11 am to 6:30 pm

June 1Santa Maria al Prato Convent Radda in Chianti“Radda in the Glass” Seminar: SANGIOVESE OR SANGIOVESE?The terroirs, grapes and wines: Montalcino and Radda in Chianti compared.10 am

June 2Departure from Greve in ChiantiCHIANTI CLASSICO BLACK ROOSTERGRAN FONDONon-competitive race over three different routes, a challenge between the black rooster and the white.Registration: supravires.it

INFO & RESERVATIONS:

Essence of Italy 055 2466800 / 335 8082349 / 334 1832831info@essenceofitaly.it

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