Chianti can now also be a rosé: the new DOCG regulations are in place

The new Chianti DOCG production regulations have come into force, introducing the Rosé DOCG category and the Terre di Vinci sub-zone . Approved by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, the new regulations have been published in the Official Gazette.

This is the most significant update in recent years, as highlighted in a statement, resulting from the process launched by the Chianti Wine Consortium in 2020 to bring the appellation into line with developments in the sector. Chianti Rosé DOCG is designed to expand the appellation’s range in a segment that is constantly growing on the Italian and international markets.

The new sub-zone “Terre di Vinci” is being introduced, linked to the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, following a long process strongly championed by local businesses.

Controls to safeguard transparency and protect consumers are also being strengthened. It becomes mandatory to obtain a certificate of compliance from the Control Body prior to the transfer of batches of Chianti and Chianti Superiore intended for sale. Prior notification must also be given to the same body for the transfer of new wine still in fermentation intended for DOCG classification.

“These changes strike a balance between identity and innovation,” comments Giovanni Busi , president of the Chianti Wine Consortium. “On the one hand, we continue to uphold the elements that have made Chianti one of the best-known Italian wines in the world; on the other, we are introducing measures that enable producers to tackle the challenges of the market and climate change more effectively.”