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If Chianti brings a vision of straw bottles of not very good wine and red checkered table cloths to mind...it's time to sample some of the better Chianti wines being produced.

Chianti is a wine producing region in Italy world famous for its dry, red wines. Chianti is located in the center of Tuscany,with Florence on the northern end and and Siena marking the southern boundary. The region is divided into smaller areas with the Chianti Classico area being the center and the most prestigious wine.

Other Chianti sub-regions are Chianti Rufina, Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Chianti Colli Sensesi, and Chianti Colli Aretini. The main grape used in Chianti is the Sangiovese variety, but it may be blended with other grapes, including Trebbiano. Chianti is a wine to enjoy with food, especially the foods of the region...

Chianti Classico - A virtual tour of the history, the making and distribution of the premier Chianti including photo galleries, an illustrated survey of Chianti territory, a searchable database of related restaurants and regional wineries offering tours and tastings, plus check out the online Chianti Classico Magazine for more in-depth features.

Chianti Reconsidered - A good overview of how Chianti's growing reputation has overcome its past, followed by tasting notes and descriptions of top sellers along with suggestions on food pairing and links to specific recipes.

Wine Reviews: Review of Montellori Chianti - A good, basic education on Chianti along with a 'buyer beware' warning on those produced anywhere else BUT the Chianti region, along with tasting notes and food pairing suggestions.

An Introduction to the Wines of Chianti - A good overview tracing Chianti's beginnings up to the present together with a history of the region. Tool around the rest of the site for related info on tourism and accommodations.

Chianti - Archived feature from SamCooks.com with a description of the region, its subzones, restrictions on its production, notes on food pairing, and comparisons among Chianti Ruffino, Classico and Classico Riserva.

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