Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Chianti Colli Fiorentini is one of the seven defined sub-regions of Chianti that are distinct from Chianti Classico. The zone lies in the hills that immediately border the city of Florence. This area has been planted for hundreds of years and has long been noted for producing rounded, fruity, easy drinking reds that are the staple house wines in Florentine restaurants. The zone lies to the immediate north of Chianti Classico and abuts Chianti Rufina in its northeast sector. Some estates in these outer regions are known for producing rather more serious wines that can make for excellent values. The varietal and aging guidelines are the same as those for the broader Chianti DOCG.