CHIANTI, A CLASSIC IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE

Chianti, the most famous and beloved of all Italian wines, offers a unique story. The only of Italy's wine to have two different DOCG designations. Chianti may be a simple quaffable red ready to drink within a few months of bottling or it may be an elegant, stylish red that requires a minimum of two years of age. How does Chianti differ from Chianti Classico? What is Riserva all about? Do you know the stories of the Chianti Putto and the Black Roster? To learn even more tidbits, join us for a tour of the vineyards of Chianti and Chianti Classico. Presented by NYWCA member Sharron McCarthy, Wines of Italy Hall of Fame awardee and Past President and Director Emeritus of the Society of Wine Educators. 

PURCHASE ONE or ALL of THESE WINES FOR TASTING DURING THE EVENT: 

BANFI CHIANTI SUPERIORE

BANFI CHIANTI CLASSICO

BANFI CHIANTI RISERVA

Drink along!  Store Locator | Banfi Wines  or go to Banfiwines.com and scroll to bottom of page and click on store locator. 

If you cannot find the above, you can search for any Chianti Superiore, Chianti Classico or Chianti Classico Riserva. 

You might also want to create your own Charcuterie board to pair with the above wines.  The wines will be tasted in the above order.  The superiore is the lightest, then classico and finally classico Riserva.

About your host: SHARRON MCCARTHY Director Emeritus and Past President of the U.S. Society of Wine Educators and former VP Wine Education at Banfi Vintners, is a wine industry legend. Affectionately known as “America’s First Lady of Wine Ed,” Sharron has played an instrumental role in introducing Americans from all walks of life to an appreciation for the fruit of the vine.  At the heart of her success is a refreshingly unpretentious, progressive approach, firmly aimed at demystifying wine.