Chianti Colli Fiorentini Wine: Grapes, Style and Bottles

Signature grapes

Bottles to find

Chianti Colli Fiorentini is a sub-region of Chianti, Italy.

Sangiovese leads the plantings, with Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot alongside it.

Vines root into clay and limestone.

The climate is mediterranean, running notable rainfall.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated, riverside and slopes.

Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows well-rounded, fruity and easy-going wines.

Pour them alongside pasta with tomato sauce, grilled meats, pizza and cheese plates.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Soil

ClayLimestone

Climate

MediterraneanNotable rainfall

Terrain

ElevatedRiversideSlopesSouth-facing

Styles

red

In the glass.

Red: Well-rounded, Fruity, Easy-going wines.

Grapes planted here.

01 SangioveseDominant Read → 02 CanaioloBlending Read → 03 ColorinoBlending Read → 04 Cabernet SauvignonOptional Read → 05 MerlotOptional Read →

Bottles to look for.

Castelvecchio in San Casciano 'Il Castelvecchio' Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Castelvecchio in San Casciano 'Vigna La Quercia', Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini Castello di Poppiano Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini Castello di Poppiano Il Cortile, Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG, Italy
Fattoria di Fiano 'Ugo Bing' Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Fattoria di Fiano 'Ugo Bing' Riserva, Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG, Italy
Fattoria di Lucignano Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Fattoria Le Sorgenti Respiro, Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG, Italy

At the table.

Pasta with tomato sauce
Grilled meats
Pizza
Cheese plates

Serving and cellaring.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

01 ChiantiItaly Read → 02 Chianti ClassicoItaly Read → 03 Chianti RufinaItaly Read →

Chianti Colli Fiorentini: common questions

01.

What grapes is Chianti Colli Fiorentini known for?

Sangiovese is the signature grape of Chianti Colli Fiorentini. Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are also planted here.

02.

What kind of wine does Chianti Colli Fiorentini make?

Chianti Colli Fiorentini produces red wine.

03.

Where is Chianti Colli Fiorentini?

Chianti Colli Fiorentini is a sub-region in Italy.

04.

What food goes with Chianti Colli Fiorentini wine?

Try pasta with tomato sauce, grilled meats, pizza and cheese plates.

05.

How long does Chianti Colli Fiorentini wine age?

Keeps for 3 to 5 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Chianti guide.