Chianti Classico is a type of DOCG Chianti. Chianti Classico can be produced in the area between the provinces of Florence and Siena and includes only 14 municipalities : the entire territory of the municipalities of Greve in Chianti , Castellina in Chianti , Gaiole in Chianti and Radda in Chianti , and part of the territory of the municipalities of Barberino Val d ' Elsa , San Casciano Val di Pesa and Tavarnelle Val di Pesa near Florence , and the municipalities of Castelnuovo Berardenga and Poggibonsi in the province of Siena . Chianti Classico distinguishes itself from other Chianti by its unmistakable pink label with the symbol of a Black Rooster on a gold background . This particular label represents the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium , created in 1924 to protect this wine and its denomination . To get the name of Chianti Classico , the wine must be made ??up to 80% Sangiovese and 20% from grapes such as Canaiolo and Colorino , Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot . Production area: Tuscany Name: Chianti Classico DOCG Best years: 1970,1071, 1978, 1985, 1988, 1990, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2008 5 best wineries (best scores by Wine Advocate): Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi, Marchesi Antinori, Barone Ricasoli, Castello di Rampolla, Felsina Colour: intense ruby red Bouquet: intense, floral, peculiar Taste: dry, with tannins Accompainments: grilled red meats and aged cheese