Plays and poems by Shakespeare. Paintings by Rembrandt. Classics are classics for a reason. Because they’re timeless and never go out of style. They also often serve as the foundation for future ...

Italy's San Donato in Poggio has been approved as a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione growing area. (Matteo Mescalchin/Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico) Perspective by Dave McIntyre This is not your ...

Chianti has shed its old straw-covered fiasco image and, over the past decade, taken another leap forward under stricter quality rules. During our recent visit to this idyllic Italian region, we ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. But that simple kind of Chianti, made with a blend of Sangiovese and other ...

Understanding how a wine region evolves—vintage after vintage—is never simple. Grapes reflect not only weather, but also farming shifts, winemaking choices, and cultural change. For a grape like ...

Think beyond Cab and Chianti. Red wine and steak have long been considered a classic pairing, and for good reason. Steaks are the definition of “meaty,” with robust flavor and texture, which allows ...

Mazzei’s family has deep roots in Chianti: The earliest historic reference to the Chianti wine region is in a letter written by one of his ancestors, Ser Lapo Mazzei, in December 1398, more than 300 ...