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Chianti Classico Riserva
Riserva used to be the designation for the top Chiantis produced in Chianti Classico. This has changed as of February 2014 when a new top tier known as "Gran Selezione" was approved for qualifying wines from the 2010 vintage forward. This now makes for three quality tiers within Chianti Classico.

Basic Chianti (or "normale" in the parlance) is aged for a minimum of one year; Riserva for two, including three months in bottle; and Gran Selezione for a minimum of 30 months including three months in bottle. Additionally, Gran Selezione can only be harvested from the winery's own vineyards. The approved varietals are the same throughout all three levels with a minimum of 80% Sangiovese mandatory.

Most version are Chianti Riserva are best consumed from three to seven years of age. As with all examples of Chianti, marry these wines with roast pork, veal, pastas with tomato sauces or cow's cheeses. (Wine/Appellations)