Vintage Chianti Wine Tasting back to the 1958 vintage

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 1958 vintage, including legendary vintages like: 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1971, 1978, 1985 and 1988. 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 27th.

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.

I had never heard of the main producer in this tasting but Fossi must have been considered a great Tuscan producer in the 1960’s and 1970’s as the original price tag on the 1958 FOSSI CHIANTI CLASSICO STRAVECCHIO DOCG, TUSCANY, ITALY reads $41.99 which would have been released in the 1960’s and that would be around $400 dollars today.  A hefty price for a bottle of Chianti in 1965! 

This is a “Once in a Lifetime” Chianti Classico wine tasting with 12 vintages all over 23 years old and the oldest is 65 years old!!   The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $295 + 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 1958

Friday, October 13th

7:30 PM

1958 Fossi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

1958 Fossi Chianti Classico Stravecchio DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

1962 Fossi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

1964 Fossi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

1964 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Tuscany, Italy

1968 Fossi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

1971 Fossi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

1971 Rufino Riserva Ducale Chianti Riserva DOCG Tuscany, Italy

1978 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Tuscany, Italy

1982 Badia A Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Tuscany, Italy

1985 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

1988 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

1997 Terreno Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

1998 Fontodi Chianti Classico Riserva Sorbo DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

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 $295 + 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.