Vintage Chianti Tuscan Wine Tasting back to 1964

A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.

Hannibal Lecter  - Silence of the Lambs

Most wine lovers have tried Chianti, from the simple wines that resemble Pinot Noir in color to some of Italy's greatest wines, Chianti probably differs in style more than any other DOCG wine from Tuscany. 

We just received an incredible collection of old Chianti Classico going back to the 1964 vintage, including legendary vintages like: 1966, 1978, 1988, 1990 and 1997. So, I decided it’s time to do some serious scientific work with Chianti.  We are going to put all of them on the table on Thursday, April 11th.

My favorite examples of Chianti and Chianti Classico or Chianti Classico Riserva are Sangiovese 100% varietal wines like the wines of Fattoria Felsina and Fontodi.  What is the difference with these different types of Chianti?  Well there are several different zones in Chianti and the laws have changed a bit over the years but we can thank web sites like Wikipedia for making the laws and history a bit easier to understand, so I have included and excerpt from Wikipedia on Chianti for you at the end of this offering for those of you that want a lesson in Chianti.  I have also included a piece from the Wine Advocate on the latest and greatest thing from Chianti the Gran Selezione.  And if you are still not clear on what Chianti is we can’t help you.

This is a “Once in a Lifetime” Chianti Classico wine tasting with 12 vintages all over 10 years old and the oldest is 61 years old!!   The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.  Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any dietary restrictions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.

VINTAGE CHIANTI CLASSICO WINE TASTING BACK TO 1964
Thursday, April 11th
7:30 PM

1964 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva
1964 FOSSI CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DOCG, TUSCANY
1966 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva
1978 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Tuscany
1988 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany
1988 Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva
1990 BADIA A COLTIBUONO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DOCG TUSCANY
1990 Melini La Selvanella Riserva Chianti Classico
1997 Terreno Chianti Classico Riserva
2015 Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Gran Selezione Chianti Classico

Menu

Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie

White Bean and Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs

Taglialini Pasta with Duck Foie Gras Sausage, Sundried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts and Goat Cheese

Chicken Marsala

Almond Biscotti with Grappa Whipped Cream

The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.  Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any food allergies and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.